Tony Lyons

Born: 1/25/1891 in Bible Grove, IL, USA

Died: 8/12/1981 in Nevada, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-06 | Final Game: 1924-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Tony Lyons

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Biography

Tony Lyons was born in 1891 and played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1920 until his final game on September 23, 1924. Throughout his brief career, he established a record of 5-3, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound during the early 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Lyons posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72 and recorded 30 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to challenge hitters despite the evolving landscape of baseball. Though his time in the major leagues was relatively short, Lyons's contributions were notable during a time when the game was beginning to embrace more dynamic pitching styles. With no saves credited to his name, Lyons primarily operated as a starting pitcher, reflecting the common usage patterns of the era. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the sport during its formative years following World War I, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	3	33	8	3	0	0	101.0	118	53	4	54	30	4.72	0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 24.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	STL	NL	2	1	7	2	1	0	0	23.3	21	8	9	5	3.09	3.45 (+10%)	-
1924	SLA	AL	3	2	26	6	2	0	0	77.7	97	45	45	25	5.21	4.13 (-26%)	-1384.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	27	4	6	1	0	0	4	0	1	11	0.222	0.250	0.259	0.509	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1920	STL	NL	7	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	SLA	AL	26	20	4	5	1	0	0	3	0	0	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	0	6	33	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	SLN	P	7	0	1	9	0	1
1924	SLA	P	26	0	5	24	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33