Bill Lyons
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1984)
Bill Lyons was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 88 career games, he hit .195 with 26 hits and 6 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-07-20
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: William Allen Lyons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 133 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 24 | .195 | .252 | .241 | .492 | -632 |
Career AVG .195 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career OBP .252 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .241 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 30.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 42 | 60 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | .167 | .260 (-36%) | .324 (-45%) | .389 (-44%) | .714 (-44%) | -428.3 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 46 | 73 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | .219 | .259 (-16%) | .322 (-6%) | .384 (-32%) | .707 (-20%) | -204.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 88 | 133 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 24 | .195 | — | — | — | — | -632 | ||
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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 67 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 2 | .209 |
| Away | 43 | 66 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 4 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-29 | STL | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-28 | STL | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-27 | STL | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | STL | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984-09-25 | STL | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-24 | STL | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-23 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-23 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-21 | STL | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 48 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Bill Lyons: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bill Lyons's first major league game on July 20, 1983; the last one listed came on September 30, 1984. Lyons's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Cardinals. Born on April 26, 1958, in Alton, IL, USA, Lyons is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Lyons's listed size is 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. The given name on file is William Allen Lyons.
The batting record for Lyons: 88 games, 26 hits in 133 at bats, and a .195 average; the totals also include 6 runs batted in. Lyons got on base at a .252 rate and slugged .241 (.492 OPS). Lyons's .195 average ran 24.9% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .492 to a league .711, 30.7% below average. The hits column peaks at 16, in 1984. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .219 in 1984, did not top the league's .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Lyons
- What years did Bill Lyons play?
- Bill Lyons played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984.
- Was Bill Lyons a pitcher?
- No. Bill Lyons was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Lyons hit?
- Bill Lyons hit 0 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did Bill Lyons play for?
- Bill Lyons played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1983–1984).
- What were Bill Lyons's career stats?
- In 88 games, Bill Lyons had 26 hits, 6 RBI, 16 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .195 batting average.
- What position did Bill Lyons play?
- Bill Lyons played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Lyons and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Lyons was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Bill Lyons's career batting average?
- Bill Lyons batted .195 over his career, with 26 hits in 133 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Lyons have?
- Bill Lyons drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Lyons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Lyons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.