Ed Lyons

Born: 5/12/1923 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Died: 1/25/2009 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-15 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Hoyte Lyons

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Biography

Ed Lyons, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. His career spanned from September 15 to September 28, 1947, when he played as a position player for a limited number of games. Over the course of his career, Lyons appeared in 7 games, recording 4 hits and finishing with a batting average of 0.154. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his participation in the league during this era reflected the changing dynamics of baseball post-World War II, when many teams were integrating new talent as veterans returned to the game. Although Lyons' statistical contributions were modest, his time in the Major Leagues places him within a significant historical context, as it was a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive style that would evolve throughout the 1950s and beyond. Players like Lyons, while not achieving prominent statistical accolades, were part of the larger tapestry of baseball history, representing the dreams and aspirations of many who sought to leave their mark on America’s pastime. His brief stint in the majors remains a testament to the competition and challenges faced by players during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	26	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.154	0.214	0.154	0.368	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 48.4% below 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
1947	WSN	AL	7	26	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	0	19	28	0	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	WS1	2B	7	0	19	28	0	7

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	7