Lyman Bostock
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Lyman Bostock was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons, the Chicago American Giants, and the New York Cubans. In 107 career games, he hit .321 with 125 hits and 54 RBI. Lyman Bostock was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 292.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 187 lb
- Died
- 1/23/2005 in Birmingham, AL, USA
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Lyman Wesley Bostock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 389 | 45 | 125 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 29 | 0 | .321 | .368 | .401 | .769 | 292 |
Career AVG .321 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +23.2% above league average.
Career OBP .368 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.
Career OPS .769 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — +9.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BBB | NAL | 27 | 100 | 14 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .250 | .267 (-6%) | .335 (-13%) | .387 (-25%) | .722 (-19%) | -308.2 |
| 1941 | BBB | NAL | 23 | 75 | 10 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .453 | .262 (+73%) | .332 (+45%) | .373 (+57%) | .705 (+51%) | 601.4 |
| 1942 | BBB | NAL | 8 | 26 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BBB | NAL | 8 | 31 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .387 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CAG | NAL | 22 | 81 | 10 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .333 | .262 (+27%) | .336 (+17%) | .376 (+8%) | .712 (+12%) | 172.7 |
| 1948 | NYC | NN2 | 19 | 76 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .250 | .263 (-5%) | .340 (-8%) | .379 (-20%) | .719 (-14%) | -173.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 107 | 389 | 45 | 125 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 29 | 0 | .321 | — | — | — | — | 292 | ||
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 (132 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 164 | 27 | 64 | 0 | 18 | .390 |
| Away | 68 | 205 | 26 | 67 | 0 | 16 | .327 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-08-31 | CAG | LCB | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-24 | CAG | LCB | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-01 | CAG | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-29 | CAG | KCM | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-07-26 | CAG | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-24 | CAG | KCM | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-07-24 | CAG | KCM | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-16 | CAG | NY6 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-08 | CAG | LCB | W | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-22 | CAG | PH5 | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 79 | 77 | 701 | 32 | 15 | 49 |
| 3B | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 20 | 20 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BBB | 1B | 21 | 21 | 200 | 8 | 3 | 12 |
| 1940 | BBB | 3B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | BBB | SS | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1941 | BBB | 1B | 15 | 14 | 127 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| 1941 | BBB | OF | 8 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | BBB | 1B | 8 | 8 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1946 | BBB | 1B | 8 | 8 | 72 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1947 | CAG | 1B | 20 | 19 | 194 | 11 | 6 | 19 |
| 1947 | CAG | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | NYC | 1B | 7 | 7 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1948 | NYC | OF | 12 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 79 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 14 |
Lyman Bostock: the record in brief
Lyman Bostock's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1940 to 1948. Club by club, the record runs the Birmingham Black Barons (1940 to 1946), the Chicago American Giants (1947), and the New York Cubans (1948). Listed as a first baseman, Bostock hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 187 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Bostock was born on March 11, 1918, in Birmingham, AL, USA. The bio records the death on January 23, 2005, in Birmingham, AL, USA. The bio lists the given name Lyman Wesley.
Bostock finished with 125 hits from 389 at bats in 107 games, which works out to .321, plus 54 RBI. Reaching base at a .368 clip and slugging .401, Bostock finished with a .769 OPS. Bostock's .321 average ran 23.2% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Bostock's .769 stands 9.4% above the league's .704. The highest hit total in a season was 34, in 1941.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman Bostock
- Was Lyman Bostock a pitcher?
- No. Lyman Bostock was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lyman Bostock hit?
- Lyman Bostock hit 0 career home runs with 125 hits.
- What teams did Lyman Bostock play for?
- Lyman Bostock played for 3 teams: the Birmingham Black Barons (1940–1942, 1946), the Chicago American Giants (1947), and the New York Cubans (1948).
- Did Lyman Bostock win an MVP award?
- No. Lyman Bostock did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Lyman Bostock win?
- Lyman Bostock was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Lyman Bostock's career stats?
- In 107 games, Lyman Bostock had 125 hits, 54 RBI, 45 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .321 batting average.
- What position did Lyman Bostock play?
- Lyman Bostock played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lyman Bostock and how much did he weigh?
- Lyman Bostock was listed at 6 feet and 187 pounds.
- What was Lyman Bostock's career batting average?
- Lyman Bostock batted .321 over his career, with 125 hits in 389 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lyman Bostock have?
- Lyman Bostock drove in 54 runs in his career.
- Is Lyman Bostock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lyman Bostock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Lyman Bostock make?
- Lyman Bostock was selected to 1 All-Star Game.