Al Lyons
Born: 7/18/1918 in St. Joseph, MO, USA
Died: 12/20/1965 in Inglewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1948-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Albert Harold Lyons
Biography
Al Lyons was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1944 to 1948. Born in 1918, Lyons made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just after World War II when many players returned from military service, revitalizing the league with fresh talent and competitive spirit. His career, while not extensive, showcased his resilience and determination on the mound.
Throughout his time in the league, Lyons compiled a record of 3-3 with a 6.3 ERA. He struck out a total of 46 batters over the course of his career, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters, even if he did not achieve a high save count. Lyons' contributions came during an era when the game was evolving, with new strategies and styles taking shape. His journey through the Major Leagues reflects the broader narrative of baseball during a time of significant change, as the sport continued to grow in popularity and complexity.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 125 | 70 | 9 | 59 | 46 | 6.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 43 | 20 | 24 | 14 | 4.54 | - |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5.40 | - |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9.00 | - |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 36 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 7.31 | -493.9 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7.82 | -212.7 |
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 | 0.293 | 0.339 | 0.397 | 0.735 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 19 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.346 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 15 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 39 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | NYA | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 4 |