Tyler Lyons
Born: 2/21/1988 in Lubbock, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-05-22 | Final Game: 2020-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Tyler William Lyons
Biography
Tyler Lyons, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2020. Known for his versatility on the mound, Lyons made a significant impact as a left-handed pitcher during his time in Major League Baseball. He played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals and showcased a competitive spirit that reflected the grit of the game in the 2010s, an era marked by a blend of traditional pitching techniques and the increasing importance of analytics in player performance.
Over the course of his career, Lyons compiled a record of 13-12 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3, striking out 289 batters and recording 3 saves. His ability to adapt to various roles, including starting and relieving, demonstrated his value to his teams. Lyons's contributions were particularly noted during critical moments in games, where he often provided needed innings and helped stabilize the pitching staff. As a member of the Cardinals, he participated in a franchise known for its rich history and commitment to excellence, further solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12 | 162 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 282.7 | 255 | 135 | 40 | 90 | 289 | 4.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | NL | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 49 | 28 | 16 | 43 | 4.75 | - |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 0 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 33 | 18 | 11 | 36 | 4.42 | - |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 59 | 25 | 15 | 60 | 3.75 | - |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 35 | 18 | 14 | 46 | 3.38 | - |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 4 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 54.0 | 39 | 17 | 20 | 68 | 2.83 | - |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 8.64 | - |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 4.15 | - |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.122 | 0.217 | 0.122 | 0.339 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | NL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 17 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ALDS2 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ALCS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | ALDS2 | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 162 | 20 | 10 | 40 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SLN | P | 12 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SLN | P | 11 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | SLN | P | 17 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | SLN | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SLN | P | 50 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | SLN | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 162 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |