Edwin Leonard Yewell (August 22, 1862 – September 15, 1940) was a professional baseball player. Yewell played Major League Baseball in the 1884 season for two teams named the Washington Nationals; one was in the American Association (AA) and the other was in the Union Association (UA). In 28 total games, he batted .237 in 97 at bats, with three doubles and one triple. He played defensively as a second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and outfielder, with his most appearances coming at second base with 11.