Lyman Bostock
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1978)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/24/1978 in Gary, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1975-04-08
- Last Game
- 1978-09-23
Full name: Lyman Wesley Bostock
Negro Leagues (season totals). Additive Retrosheet-digitized totals for seasons not already in the logs above; they are not summed into the career line. No team/league breakdown is available, and coverage may be partial.
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 105.0 | 101.0 | 15.0 | 29.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | .287 | .314 | .356 | .670 |
| 1941 | 91.0 | 79.0 | 10.0 | 40.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | .506 | .518 | .671 | 1.189 |
| 1942 | 36.0 | 31.0 | 5.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | .355 | .444 | .613 | 1.057 |
| 1946 | 34.0 | 31.0 | 9.0 | 28.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | .903 | .912 | 1.355 | 2.267 |
| 1947 | 91.0 | 83.0 | 16.0 | 33.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 0 | .398 | .468 | .506 | .974 |
| 1948 | 84.0 | 77.0 | 5.0 | 19.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .247 | .301 | .299 | .600 |
| 1949 | 89.0 | 83.0 | 14.0 | 28.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .337 | .375 | .458 | .833 |
| Listed seasons · 7 | 530 | 485 | 74 | 188 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 44 | 36 | 3 | 6 | .388 | — | — | — |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 526 | 2,004 | 305 | 624 | 102 | 30 | 23 | 250 | 45 | 171 | 174 | .311 | .365 | .427 | .791 | 4,765 |
Career AVG .311 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.
Career OBP .365 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.
Career SLG .427 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.
Career OPS .791 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 98 | 369 | 52 | 104 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 28 | 42 | .282 | .257 (+9%) | .327 (+1%) | .374 (-2%) | .701 (-1%) | -82.4 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 128 | 474 | 75 | 153 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 60 | 12 | 33 | 37 | .323 | .255 (+26%) | .320 (+14%) | .360 (+19%) | .681 (+17%) | 1364.5 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 153 | 593 | 104 | 199 | 36 | 12 | 14 | 90 | 16 | 51 | 59 | .336 | .264 (+27%) | .329 (+18%) | .401 (+27%) | .730 (+23%) | 2720.7 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 147 | 568 | 74 | 168 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 15 | 59 | 36 | .296 | .257 (+15%) | .323 (+12%) | .378 (avg) | .702 (+5%) | 762.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 526 | 2,004 | 305 | 624 | 102 | 30 | 23 | 250 | 45 | 171 | 174 | .311 | — | — | — | — | 4,765 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (526 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 259 | 969 | 158 | 308 | 13 | 128 | .318 |
| Away | 267 | 1035 | 147 | 316 | 10 | 122 | .305 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-23 | LAA | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-22 | LAA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | LAA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-18 | LAA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-17 | LAA | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-16 | LAA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-15 | LAA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-09-14 | LAA | TEX | W | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-13 | LAA | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-12 | LAA | TEX | L | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 511 | 486 | 1223 | 30 | 15 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | OF | 92 | 89 | 188 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | MIN | OF | 124 | 113 | 320 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 1977 | MIN | OF | 149 | 141 | 349 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | CAL | OF | 146 | 143 | 366 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 72 |
| Center Field | 297 |
| Right Field | 149 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Northridge | Los Angeles | CA | 1971, 1972 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 8.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lyman Bostock (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman Bostock
- What years did Lyman Bostock play?
- Lyman Bostock played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1978.
- Was Lyman Bostock a pitcher?
- No. Lyman Bostock was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lyman Bostock hit?
- Lyman Bostock hit 23 career home runs with 624 hits.