Cecil Tyson, baseball player, 1944-1944

Cecil Tyson

Born: 12/6/1914 in Elm City, NC, USA

Died: 2/17/2000 in Elm City, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-23 | Final Game: 1944-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Cecil Washington Tyson

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Biography

Cecil Tyson, born in 1914, had a brief yet notable career in professional baseball, playing as a position player during a challenging period in the sport's history. He made his Major League debut on April 23, 1944, during World War II, a time when many players were serving in the armed forces, which led to the emergence of various lesser-known talents in the league. Tyson's time in the majors was limited to a single game, where he did not record any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the brevity of his career, Tyson's appearance in a Major League game placed him among the ranks of the few players who had the opportunity to compete at the highest level during a tumultuous era for baseball. His journey reflects the stories of many players from that time, who had to navigate the complexities of a world at war while pursuing their passion for the game. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Cecil Tyson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of perseverance and the often-overlooked narratives of players in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1944 PHI NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games