Ty Tyson
Born: 6/1/1892 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Died: 8/16/1953 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 169 lbs
Full name: Albert Thomas Tyson
Biography
Ty Tyson was born in 1892 and played professional baseball from 1926 until his retirement on July 3, 1928. As a position player, he made a significant impact during his brief career in the Major Leagues, appearing in 199 games. Tyson showcased his skills at the plate with a career batting average of .28, accumulating 197 hits, including 5 home runs and 73 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the base paths was also evident, as he recorded 14 stolen bases during his tenure.
Tyson's playing style was characterized by his ability to hit for average and contribute offensively to his team. Playing in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more dynamic offensive approach, he was part of a generation that began to emphasize power and speed. Although his career was relatively short, Tyson left a mark as a capable player who demonstrated the evolving nature of baseball in the late 1920s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 704 | 89 | 197 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 73 | 14 | 35 | 61 | 0.280 | 0.320 | 0.361 | 0.681 | -1013.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 97 | 335 | 40 | 98 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 0.293 | -302.9 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 43 | 159 | 24 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 0.264 | -316.8 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 59 | 210 | 25 | 57 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 0.271 | -393.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 188 | 0 | 435 | 20 | 16 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | OF | 92 | 0 | 232 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | NY1 | OF | 41 | 0 | 73 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1928 | BRO | OF | 55 | 0 | 130 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 52 |
| Center Field | 126 |
| Right Field | 16 |