Mitch Lyden, baseball player, 1993-1993

Mitch Lyden

Born: 12/14/1964 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Mitchell Scott Lyden

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Biography

Mitch Lyden, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1993. Making his debut on June 16, 1993, Lyden played as a position player, participating in a total of six games during his time in the league. He concluded his playing career on October 3, 1993. Despite the limited number of games, Lyden made an impact with a notable batting average of 0.3, which included three hits, one of which was a home run, and he drove in one run during his short stint. Lyden's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, characterized by increasing offensive numbers and the emergence of power-hitting players. Although his time in the spotlight was brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of many players who aspire to make their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. Lyden’s story serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of professional baseball, where opportunities can be limited yet cherished.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 10 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.300 0.300 0.600 0.900 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +48.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.900 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +22.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1993 MIA NL 6 10 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 1 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 FLO C 2 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2