Barry Lyons, baseball player, 1986-1995

Barry Lyons

Born: 6/3/1960 in Biloxi, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-19 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Barry Stephen Lyons

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Biography

Barry Lyons, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Lyons played a total of 253 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. He recorded 150 hits, including 15 home runs, and amassed 89 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .239. While Lyons did not steal any bases, his presence in the lineup was often felt in key situations. Lyons played in an era that was marked by the transition towards more offensive play, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the changing dynamics of pitching. Although not known as a speedster on the bases, his ability to contribute as a solid catcher and utility player made him a valuable asset to his teams. After his playing days, Lyons remained involved in baseball, leaving a legacy as a reliable player who navigated the challenges of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
253 628 53 150 26 2 15 89 0 29 92 0.239 0.275 0.358 0.633 -1125.4

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1986 NYN NL 6 9 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYN NL 53 130 15 33 4 1 4 24 0 8 24 0.254 .262 (-3%) .331 (-9%) .415 (-6%) .746 (-7%) -202.3
1988 NYN NL 50 91 5 21 7 1 0 11 0 3 12 0.231 .254 (-9%) .317 (-21%) .377 (-13%) .695 (-16%) -288.4
1989 NYN NL 79 235 15 58 13 0 3 27 0 11 28 0.247 .254 (-3%) .319 (-11%) .375 (-9%) .694 (-10%) -479.4
1990 NYN NL 24 80 8 19 0 0 2 7 0 2 9 0.237 .257 (-8%) .324 (-18%) .385 (-19%) .710 (-19%) -243.3
1990 LAD NL 3 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — -243.3
1991 LAD NL 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 LAA AL 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHW AL 27 64 8 17 2 0 5 16 0 4 14 0.266 .266 (avg) .337 (-10%) .417 (+27%) .755 (+11%) 88.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 5 44 6 1 4
C 207 139 1090 77 23 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 NYN C 3 2 16 0 1 0
1987 NYN C 49 30 223 17 4 0
1988 NYN 1B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1988 NYN C 32 14 129 8 3 0
1989 NYN C 76 61 463 29 10 4
1990 NYN C 23 22 180 12 4 1
1990 LAN C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1991 LAN C 6 1 12 1 0 1
1991 CAL 1B 2 1 10 1 0 0
1995 CHA 1B 4 4 33 4 1 4
1995 CHA C 16 9 64 10 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 207
First Base 7
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 LAN NL $220,000
1990 NYN NL $220,000
1989 NYN NL $115,000
1988 NYN NL $90,000
1987 NYN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $707,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Delta State University Cleveland MS 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982