Harry Lyons
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1893)
Harry Lyons was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1893 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 407 career games, he hit .234 with 401 hits, 7 home runs, and 198 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 157 lb
- Died
- 6/29/1912 in Mauricetown, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-08-29
- Last Game
- 1893-07-04
Full name: Harry Pratt Lyons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | 1,713 | 246 | 401 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 198 | 120 | 97 | 83 | .234 | .277 | .289 | .566 | -3,535 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | AA | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 123 | 499 | 66 | 97 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 63 | 36 | 20 | 47 | .194 | .238 (-19%) | .290 (-21%) | .319 (-19%) | .610 (-20%) | -1407.7 |
| 1889 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 133 | 584 | 83 | 152 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 47 | 27 | 0 | .260 | .260 (avg) | .336 (-13%) | .351 (-5%) | .687 (-9%) | -971.1 |
| 1892 | NY1 | NL | 96 | 411 | 67 | 98 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 25 | 33 | 29 | .238 | .244 (-3%) | .316 (-6%) | .327 (-21%) | .644 (-14%) | -765.1 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 47 | 187 | 27 | 51 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 6 | .273 | .279 (-2%) | .356 (-9%) | .379 (-15%) | .735 (-12%) | -390.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 407 | 1,713 | 246 | 401 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 198 | 120 | 97 | 83 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -3,535 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12.27 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12.27 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 404 | 0 | 808 | 83 | 90 | 12 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1887 | SL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | SL4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | SL4 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | SL4 | OF | 122 | 0 | 237 | 32 | 33 | 4 |
| 1888 | SL4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1889 | NY1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | OF | 132 | 0 | 264 | 26 | 25 | 4 |
| 1890 | RC2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | NY1 | OF | 96 | 0 | 186 | 16 | 20 | 1 |
| 1893 | NY1 | OF | 47 | 0 | 113 | 9 | 11 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 142 |
| Center Field | 245 |
| Right Field | 17 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Lyons (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Harry Lyons: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 29, 1887 and the final game on July 4, 1893, Harry Lyons built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Quakers (1887), the St. Louis Browns (1887 through 1888), the New York Giants (1889 through 1893), and the Rochester Broncos (1890). At 5-foot-10 and 157 pounds, Lyons is listed as an outfielder. Lyons threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 25, 1866, in Chester, PA, USA. The bio records the death on June 29, 1912, in Mauricetown, NJ, USA. Harry Lyons was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Pratt.
In 407 games and 1,713 at bats, Lyons batted .234 with 401 hits, plus 7 homers, 198 runs batted in, and 120 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .277 clip and slugging .289, Lyons finished with a .566 OPS. Measured against the leagues Lyons played in, the .234 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 9.7% below the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Lyons
- What years did Harry Lyons play?
- Harry Lyons played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1893.
- Was Harry Lyons a pitcher?
- No. Harry Lyons was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Harry Lyons hit?
- Harry Lyons hit 7 career home runs with 401 hits.
- What teams did Harry Lyons play for?
- Harry Lyons played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Quakers (1887), the St. Louis Browns (1887–1888), the New York Giants (1889, 1892–1893), and the Rochester Broncos (1890).
- What were Harry Lyons's career stats?
- In 407 games, Harry Lyons had 401 hits, 7 home runs, 198 RBI, 246 runs, and 120 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- What position did Harry Lyons play?
- Harry Lyons played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Lyons and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Lyons was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 157 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Lyons hit each season?
- Harry Lyons's home runs by season: 0 in 1887, 4 in 1888, 0 in 1889, 3 in 1890, 0 in 1892, and 0 in 1893. His most in one season was 4, in 1888.
- What was Harry Lyons's career batting average?
- Harry Lyons batted .234 over his career, with 401 hits in 1,713 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Lyons have?
- Harry Lyons drove in 198 runs in his career.
- What was Harry Lyons's career ERA?
- Harry Lyons finished with a 12.27 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- Is Harry Lyons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Lyons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.