Russ Lyon

Born: 6/26/1913 in Ball Ground, GA, USA

Died: 12/24/1975 in Calhoun Falls, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-21 | Final Game: 1944-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Russell Mayo Lyon

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Biography

Russ Lyon was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. Primarily known as a position player, Lyon's time in the big leagues was marked by his appearance in just seven games, where he recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of .182. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs during his short stint, Lyon's contributions to his team during the midst of World War II reflected the era's unique challenges and the shifting landscape of professional baseball. Playing in a time when many stars were serving in the military, Lyon's opportunity to showcase his talents in the majors was a testament to the resilience of the sport during this tumultuous period. Though his major league career concluded on May 27, 1944, his presence on the field during this era remains a part of baseball history, symbolizing the spirit of competition and the pursuit of the American pastime amid adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.182	0.250	0.182	0.432	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 36.8% 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	CLE	AL	7	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	7	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	CLE	C	3	0	7	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3