Granville Lyons
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Granville Lyons was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 7 teams, including the Louisville Black Caps. In 127 career games, he hit .258 with 119 hits, 4 home runs, and 55 RBI. Granville Lyons was an All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 4/14/1953 in Nashville, TN, USA
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Granville Henry Lyons
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 462 | 54 | 119 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 55 | 3 | 26 | 2 | .258 | .300 | .364 | .664 | -446 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OPS .664 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | LVB | NSL | 16 | 61 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .230 | .275 (-17%) | .335 (-17%) | .391 (-16%) | .726 (-17%) | -178.4 |
| 1932 | NEG | NSL | 10 | 34 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -178.4 |
| 1933 | ID | NN2 | 31 | 118 | 17 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .271 | .270 (avg) | .329 (-4%) | .377 (+15%) | .707 (+6%) | 75.1 |
| 1934 | NEG | NN2 | 11 | 40 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PC | NN2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | PS | NN2 | 30 | 95 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 1 | .263 | .279 (-6%) | .342 (-8%) | .399 (-18%) | .742 (-14%) | -205.7 |
| 1937 | MRS | NAL | 19 | 75 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .240 | .276 (-13%) | .342 (-16%) | .398 (-3%) | .740 (-9%) | -137.1 |
| 1938 | BEG | NN2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BEG | NN2 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 127 | 462 | 54 | 119 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 55 | 3 | 26 | 2 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -624 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | ID | NN2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11.81 | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | PS | NN2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 9.00 | 4.35 (-107%) | 0.0 |
| 1937 | MRS | NAL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3.00 | 4.34 (+31%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 7.33 | — | 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 (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 93 | 17 | 25 | 1 | 6 | .269 |
| Away | 24 | 92 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 3 | .174 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 8.1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-06-11 | BLG | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-05-31 | BLG | PH5 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-30 | BLG | NW2 | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-24 | BLG | NW2 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-30 | MEM | CI1 | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-29 | MEM | CI1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-29 | MEM | CI1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-28 | MEM | CI1 | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-01 | MEM | CI1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-19 | MEM | CI1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-08-30 | MEM | CI1 | L | 8.1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-03 | PH5 | NSH | W | 9.0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 113 | 109 | 987 | 50 | 30 | 44 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 15 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | LVB | 1B | 16 | 16 | 160 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 1932 | NEG | 1B | 9 | 9 | 89 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1933 | ID | 1B | 28 | 28 | 248 | 12 | 8 | 16 |
| 1933 | ID | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | ID | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | NEG | 1B | 11 | 11 | 88 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 1934 | NEG | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PC | 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | PS | 1B | 21 | 19 | 175 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| 1935 | PS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | PS | OF | 8 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935 | PS | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | MRS | 1B | 19 | 18 | 153 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| 1937 | MRS | P | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | BEG | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | BEG | 1B | 7 | 6 | 55 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| First Base | 113 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Granville Lyons: the record in brief
Granville Lyons's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1932 to 1942. The season rows list, in order, the Louisville Black Caps (1932), the Nashville Elite Giants (1932 to 1934), the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars (1933), the Pittsburgh Crawfords (1934), the Philadelphia Stars (1935), the Memphis Red Sox (1937), and the Baltimore Elite Giants (1938 through 1942). Born on July 16, 1908, in Nashville, TN, USA, Lyons is listed as a first baseman. Size on record: 170 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Lyons died on April 14, 1953, in Nashville, TN, USA. Granville Lyons was the playing name; the full given name is Granville Henry.
The batting record for Lyons: 127 games, 119 hits in 462 at bats, and a .258 average, plus 4 home runs and 55 RBI. Lyons got on base at a .300 rate and slugged .364 (.664 OPS).
Frequently Asked Questions about Granville Lyons
- Was Granville Lyons a pitcher?
- No. Granville Lyons was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 6 career games.
- How many home runs did Granville Lyons hit?
- Granville Lyons hit 4 career home runs with 119 hits.
- What teams did Granville Lyons play for?
- Granville Lyons played for 6 teams: the Louisville Black Caps (1932), the Baltimore Elite Giants (1932, 1934, 1938, 1942), the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars (1933), the Pittsburgh Crawfords (1934), the Philadelphia Stars (1935), and the Memphis Red Sox (1937).
- Did Granville Lyons win an MVP award?
- No. Granville Lyons did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Granville Lyons win?
- Granville Lyons was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Granville Lyons's career stats?
- In 127 games, Granville Lyons had 119 hits, 4 home runs, 55 RBI, 54 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Granville Lyons play?
- Granville Lyons played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Granville Lyons and how much did he weigh?
- Granville Lyons was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Granville Lyons hit each season?
- Granville Lyons's home runs by season: 0 in 1932, 2 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 1 in 1935, 1 in 1937, 0 in 1938, and 0 in 1942. His most in one season was 2, in 1933.
- What was Granville Lyons's career batting average?
- Granville Lyons batted .258 over his career, with 119 hits in 462 at bats.
- How many RBI did Granville Lyons have?
- Granville Lyons drove in 55 runs in his career.
- What was Granville Lyons's career ERA?
- Granville Lyons finished with a 7.33 career ERA, going 1-3 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Granville Lyons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Granville Lyons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Granville Lyons make?
- Granville Lyons was selected to 1 All-Star Game.