Al Lyons
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1948)
Al Lyons was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1948 for the New York Yankees, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Boston Braves, a span of 5 seasons. Across 39 career appearances, he went 3-3 with a 6.30 ERA and 46 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 12/20/1965 in Inglewood, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-04-19
- Last Game
- 1948-10-03
Full name: Albert Harold Lyons
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.2 | 43 | 20 | 24 | 14 | 4.54 | 3.57 (-27%) | -1011.0 |
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9.00 | 3.97 (-127%) | -624.2 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 36 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 7.31 | 3.97 (-84%) | -571.5 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7.82 | 4.10 (-90%) | -253.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 3 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 125 | 70 | 59 | 46 | 6.30 | — | -2,461 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 58 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .293 | .339 | .397 | .735 | 0 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career OPS .735 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYA | AL | 19 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .346 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NYA | AL | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 15 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 60 | 58 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (99 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | .273 |
| Away | 33 | 36 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 5 | .306 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 44.2 | 64 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 7.46 |
| Away | 22 | 56.1 | 61 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 5.11 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-10-03 | BSN | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1948-10-02 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-22 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-01 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-08-28 | BSN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-26 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-22 | BSN | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-21 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-08-04 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-03 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-22 | BSN | STL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-28 | BSN | CHC | W | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-26 | BSN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1948-08-21 | BSN | BRO | — | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1948-07-20 | BSN | CIN | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-07-17 | BSN | CHC | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-04-24 | BSN | NY1 | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-23 | PIT | STL | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947-09-14 | PIT | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-09-14 | PIT | PHI | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Al Lyons: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Lyons debuted on April 19, 1944 and played a final game on October 3, 1948. Lyons played for the New York Yankees (1944 to 1947), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1947), and the Boston Braves (1948). Lyons played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 18, 1918, in St. Joseph, MO, USA, Lyons was listed at 6'2" and 195 pounds. Lyons's death is recorded on December 20, 1965, in Inglewood, CA, USA. Al Lyons was the playing name; the full given name is Albert Harold.
Across 39 games (1 starts), Lyons recorded 3 wins against 3 losses with a 6.30 ERA. The same table counts 46 strikeouts. Against a 3.81 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.30 mark was 65.4% worse. In 1944, one of the busiest seasons, Lyons posted a 4.54 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.57.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Lyons
- What years did Al Lyons play?
- Al Lyons played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1948.
- Was Al Lyons a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Lyons pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 46 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Lyons hit?
- Al Lyons hit 1 career home run with 17 hits.
- What teams did Al Lyons play for?
- Al Lyons played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1944, 1946–1947), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1947), and the Boston Braves (1948).
- What were Al Lyons's career stats?
- In 39 games, Al Lyons went 3-3 with a 6.30 ERA, 46 strikeouts, and 100.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Al Lyons play?
- Al Lyons played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Lyons and how much did he weigh?
- Al Lyons was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Al Lyons's career ERA?
- Al Lyons finished with a 6.30 career ERA, going 3-3 with 46 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Lyons have?
- Al Lyons recorded 46 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Lyons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Lyons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.