Lyman Bostock

Born: 3/11/1918 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 1/23/2005 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Lyman Wesley Bostock

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Biography

Lyman Bostock is a professional baseball player born in 1918, currently active in the Major Leagues. He primarily serves as a position player and is known for his exceptional batting skills and keen eye at the plate. Over his career, he has played in 107 games, achieving a remarkable batting average of .321, which highlights his consistency and ability to get on base. Bostock has recorded 125 hits and has driven in 54 runs, showcasing his capability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs, he demonstrates speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, adding another dimension to his playing style. Bostock's talent has earned him an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the standout players in his era. He plays during a competitive time in baseball, where his skills are crucial to his team's success and the overall excitement of the game. As he continues his career, Bostock remains a key figure in baseball, with fans and analysts alike watching his progress and contributions to the sport. His achievements reflect not only personal excellence but also the evolving landscape of baseball in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	389	45	125	17	7	0	54	4	29	0	0.321	0.368	0.401	0.769	269.3

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +23.2% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1940	BBB	NAL	27	100	14	25	4	0	10	1	6	0.250	.267 (-6%)	.335 (-13%)	.387 (-25%)	.722 (-19%)	-324.4
1941	BBB	NAL	23	75	10	34	4	3	15	1	4	0.453	.262 (+73%)	.332 (+45%)	.373 (+57%)	.705 (+51%)	601.4
1942	BBB	NAL	8	26	2	8	2	1	3	0	4	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BBB	NAL	8	31	4	12	1	1	4	0	0	0.387	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CAG	NAL	22	81	10	27	4	1	14	0	8	0.333	.262 (+27%)	.336 (+17%)	.376 (+8%)	.712 (+12%)	172.7
1948	NYC	NN2	19	76	5	19	2	1	8	2	7	0.250	.263 (-5%)	.340 (-8%)	.379 (-20%)	.719 (-14%)	-180.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	79	77	701	32	15	49
3B	4	4	3	7	0	1
OF	20	20	28	2	3	0
SS	5	3	9	8	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BBB	1B	21	21	200	8	3	12
1940	BBB	3B	3	3	2	5	0	1
1940	BBB	SS	5	3	9	8	3	2
1941	BBB	1B	15	14	127	7	3	7
1941	BBB	OF	8	8	13	0	1	0
1942	BBB	1B	8	8	53	2	2	4
1946	BBB	1B	8	8	72	2	1	3
1947	CAG	1B	20	19	194	11	6	19
1947	CAG	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1948	NYC	1B	7	7	55	2	0	4
1948	NYC	OF	12	12	15	2	2	0