Jim Lyttle
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1976)
Jim Lyttle was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1976 for 4 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 8 seasons. In 391 career games, he hit .248 with 176 hits, 9 home runs, and 70 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-05-17
- Last Game
- 1976-10-03
Full name: James Lawrence Lyttle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391 | 710 | 71 | 176 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 70 | 4 | 61 | 139 | .248 | .305 | .352 | .657 | -583 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .657 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 28 | 83 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 19 | .181 | .248 (-27%) | .320 (-32%) | .369 (-38%) | .689 (-35%) | -455.2 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 87 | 126 | 20 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 26 | .310 | .253 (+22%) | .325 (+9%) | .385 (+17%) | .711 (+14%) | 280.2 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 49 | 86 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | .198 | .249 (-21%) | .316 (-15%) | .365 (-20%) | .682 (-18%) | -235.8 |
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 44 | 82 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 28 | .232 | .243 (-5%) | .310 (-22%) | .353 (-4%) | .664 (-12%) | -191.9 |
| 1973 | MON | NL | 49 | 116 | 12 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 14 | .259 | .256 (+1%) | .325 (-6%) | .378 (+12%) | .703 (+3%) | 10.9 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 25 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | MON | NL | 44 | 55 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 6 | .273 | .257 (+6%) | .327 (+24%) | .374 (-8%) | .701 (+7%) | 122.3 |
| 1976 | MON | NL | 42 | 85 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .271 | .255 (+6%) | .320 (+2%) | .360 (+4%) | .681 (+3%) | 39.2 |
| 1976 | LAN | NL | 23 | 68 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .320 (-5%) | .360 (-27%) | .681 (-17%) | 39.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 391 | 710 | 71 | 176 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 70 | 4 | 61 | 139 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -391 | ||
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 (391 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 199 | 352 | 39 | 96 | 5 | 32 | .273 |
| Away | 192 | 358 | 32 | 80 | 4 | 38 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-10-03 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-10-02 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-17 | LAD | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976-09-15 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-13 | LAD | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1976-09-12 | LAD | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-07 | LAD | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1976-09-05 | LAD | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-09-04 | LAD | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-03 | LAD | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYA | OF | 28 | 24 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | NYA | OF | 70 | 33 | 84 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | NYA | OF | 29 | 21 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHA | OF | 21 | 15 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | MON | OF | 36 | 30 | 73 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | MON | OF | 18 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MON | OF | 16 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | OF | 29 | 17 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | LAN | OF | 18 | 17 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 114 |
| Right Field | 115 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1965, 1966 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Lyttle
- What years did Jim Lyttle play?
- Jim Lyttle played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1976.
- Was Jim Lyttle a pitcher?
- No. Jim Lyttle was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Lyttle hit?
- Jim Lyttle hit 9 career home runs with 176 hits.
- What was Jim Lyttle's career batting average?
- Jim Lyttle batted .248 over his career, with 176 hits in 710 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Lyttle have?
- Jim Lyttle drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Lyttle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Lyttle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.