Lefty Tyler
Born: 12/14/1889 in Derry, NH, USA
Died: 9/29/1953 in Lowell, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-20 | Final Game: 1921-07-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Albert Tyler
Biography
Lefty Tyler, born in 1889, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1910 until his retirement in 1921, a period marked by the transition of the game into the lively ball era. Tyler played a significant role on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 127-116 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.95. He was known for his durability and skill, having recorded 1,003 strikeouts and 7 saves throughout his time in the league.
Tyler's pitching style was characterized by his left-handed delivery, which contributed to his effectiveness against hitters of his era. Playing in a time when the game was still evolving, he demonstrated a mastery of control and a deep understanding of the strategies involved in pitching. His contributions to the game laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his accomplishments during a formative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 116 | 323 | 265 | 179 | 30 | 7 | 2230.0 | 1990 | 730 | 51 | 829 | 1003 | 2.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2.38 | -347.1 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 7 | 10 | 28 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 165.3 | 150 | 93 | 109 | 90 | 5.06 | -5748.1 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 12 | 22 | 42 | 29 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 256.3 | 262 | 119 | 126 | 144 | 4.18 | -2426.1 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 16 | 17 | 39 | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 290.3 | 245 | 90 | 108 | 143 | 2.79 | 1350.2 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 16 | 13 | 38 | 34 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 271.3 | 247 | 81 | 101 | 140 | 2.69 | -751.0 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 10 | 9 | 32 | 24 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 204.7 | 182 | 65 | 84 | 89 | 2.86 | -1736.1 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 17 | 9 | 34 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 249.3 | 200 | 56 | 58 | 117 | 2.02 | 1948.4 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 14 | 12 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 239.0 | 203 | 67 | 86 | 98 | 2.52 | 197.9 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 19 | 8 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 269.3 | 218 | 60 | 67 | 102 | 2.00 | - |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 2.10 | - |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 11 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 193.0 | 193 | 71 | 57 | 57 | 3.31 | - |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 59 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 3.24 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 870 | 85 | 189 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 75 | 0 | 80 | 143 | 0.217 | 0.284 | 0.274 | 0.557 | -2150.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 28 | 61 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0.164 | -328.5 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 42 | 96 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.198 | -559.0 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 43 | 102 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0.206 | -275.6 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 38 | 94 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.202 | -480.7 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 45 | 88 | 11 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.261 | 2.5 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 39 | 93 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0.204 | -39.8 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 61 | 134 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0.231 | -130.1 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 38 | 100 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0.210 | -333.2 |
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 29 | 65 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0.262 | -5.8 |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 19 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.125 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | CHN | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 1914 | WS | BSN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 33.0 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 1.91 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS | CHN | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23.0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 1.17 |
| 1914 | WS | BSN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.60 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 0 | 91 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| P | 323 | 0 | 117 | 672 | 38 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BSN | P | 28 | 0 | 8 | 58 | 8 | 2 |
| 1912 | BSN | P | 42 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 5 | 3 |
| 1913 | BSN | P | 39 | 0 | 13 | 107 | 9 | 1 |
| 1914 | BSN | P | 38 | 0 | 16 | 57 | 5 | 3 |
| 1915 | BSN | P | 32 | 0 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | BSN | P | 34 | 0 | 9 | 72 | 3 | 3 |
| 1917 | BSN | P | 32 | 0 | 14 | 76 | 2 | 4 |
| 1917 | BSN | 1B | 11 | 0 | 91 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 1918 | CHN | P | 33 | 0 | 17 | 88 | 3 | 3 |
| 1919 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | CHN | P | 27 | 0 | 15 | 64 | 2 | 3 |
| 1921 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 323 |
| First Base | 11 |