Lyle Mouton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2001)
Lyle Mouton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 328 career games, he hit .280 with 225 hits, 22 home runs, and 116 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 159.
- 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
- 6'4" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-07
- Last Game
- 2001-05-19
Full name: Lyle Joseph Mouton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 805 | 96 | 225 | 43 | 2 | 22 | 116 | 9 | 71 | 209 | .280 | .339 | .420 | .759 | 159 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .420 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .759 vs. league average .765 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 58 | 179 | 23 | 54 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 46 | .302 | .266 (+13%) | .337 (+10%) | .417 (+14%) | .755 (+12%) | 416.2 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 87 | 214 | 25 | 63 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 3 | 22 | 50 | .294 | .269 (+9%) | .340 (+6%) | .426 (+3%) | .767 (+4%) | 198.0 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 88 | 242 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 66 | .269 | .266 (+1%) | .336 (-9%) | .419 (-12%) | .756 (-11%) | -448.9 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 18 | 39 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 14 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 42 | 97 | 14 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 29 | .278 | .270 (+3%) | .344 (+1%) | .437 (-1%) | .782 (avg) | -6.5 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 21 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 328 | 805 | 96 | 225 | 43 | 2 | 22 | 116 | 9 | 71 | 209 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 159 | ||
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 (328 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 163 | 405 | 62 | 113 | 15 | 59 | .279 |
| Away | 165 | 400 | 34 | 112 | 7 | 57 | .280 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-19 | MIA | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-18 | MIA | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-17 | MIA | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-15 | MIA | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001-05-13 | MIA | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-05-09 | MIA | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-08 | MIA | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-05 | MIA | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-04 | MIA | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-02 | MIA | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 102 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 136 |
| Designated Hitter | 43 |
Salary History
Lyle Mouton's recorded salaries total $1,094,000 over 5 seasons, 1995 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mouton's career ran from 1995 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $350,000 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $275,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $225,000 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,094,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1990, 1991 |
Lyle Mouton: the record in brief
The profile opens with Lyle Mouton's first major league game on June 7, 1995; the last one listed came on May 19, 2001. By club, Mouton's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1995 to 1997), the Baltimore Orioles (1998), the Milwaukee Brewers (1999 to 2000), and the Florida Marlins (2001). Mouton played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 13, 1969, in Lafayette, LA, USA and a listed size of 6'4" and 240 pounds. The given name on file is Lyle Joseph Mouton.
The batting record for Mouton: 328 games, 225 hits in 805 at bats, and a .280 average, along with 22 home runs and 116 RBI. Reaching base at a .339 clip and slugging .420, Mouton finished with a .759 OPS. The .280 career average is close to the .268 the league hit across the same seasons. 1997 produced Mouton's most hits, 65 of them for the Chicago White Sox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyle Mouton
- What years did Lyle Mouton play?
- Lyle Mouton played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001.
- Was Lyle Mouton a pitcher?
- No. Lyle Mouton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lyle Mouton hit?
- Lyle Mouton hit 22 career home runs with 225 hits.
- What teams did Lyle Mouton play for?
- Lyle Mouton played for 4 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1995–1997), the Baltimore Orioles (1998), the Milwaukee Brewers (1999–2000), and the Florida Marlins (2001).
- What were Lyle Mouton's career stats?
- In 328 games, Lyle Mouton had 225 hits, 22 home runs, 116 RBI, 96 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- How much did Lyle Mouton earn in his career?
- Lyle Mouton's recorded salaries total $1,094,000 over 5 seasons, 1995 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mouton's career ran from 1995 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1998 and 1999.
- What was Lyle Mouton's salary?
- Lyle Mouton's last recorded salary was $350,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $350,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2001.
- What position did Lyle Mouton play?
- Lyle Mouton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lyle Mouton and how much did he weigh?
- Lyle Mouton was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 240 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lyle Mouton hit each season?
- Lyle Mouton's home runs by season: 5 in 1995, 7 in 1996, 5 in 1997, 2 in 1998, 1 in 1999, 2 in 2000, and 0 in 2001. His most in one season was 7, in 1996.
- What was Lyle Mouton's career batting average?
- Lyle Mouton batted .280 over his career, with 225 hits in 805 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lyle Mouton have?
- Lyle Mouton drove in 116 runs in his career.
- Is Lyle Mouton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lyle Mouton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.