Rick Lysander, baseball player, 1980-1985

Rick Lysander

Born: 2/21/1953 in Huntington Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-12 | Final Game: 1985-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Eugene Lysander

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Biography

Rick Lysander, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1985. Over the course of his five-season tenure in Major League Baseball, Lysander showcased his skills primarily as a reliable reliever. He concluded his career with a record of 9 wins and 17 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28, and a total of 111 strikeouts. His ability to close games was highlighted by his 11 saves, marking him as a significant contributor to his teams during the competitive landscape of the early 1980s. Lysander played during a transformative period for baseball, which was witnessing a shift in pitching strategies and player conditioning. As a part of this evolution, he adapted to varying roles, often stepping up in high-pressure situations. Though not always in the spotlight, his contributions on the mound were vital to the success of his teams, providing a steady presence in the bullpen. His career remains a testament to the perseverance and skill required to navigate the challenges of professional baseball during an era characterized by both emerging talents and seasoned veterans.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 17 137 5 1 1 11 256.3 290 122 16 96 111 4.28 0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1980 OAK AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 13.7 24 12 4 5 7.90 3.84 (-106%) -654.6
1983 MIN AL 5 12 61 4 1 1 3 125.0 132 47 43 58 3.38 3.87 (+13%) 427.4
1984 MIN AL 4 3 36 0 0 0 5 56.7 62 22 27 22 3.49 3.81 (+8%) -98.9
1985 MIN AL 0 2 35 1 0 0 3 61.0 72 41 22 26 6.05 3.89 (-55%) 525.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1980 OAK AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 MIN AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 MIN AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 MIN AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 137 5 36 28 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 OAK P 5 0 2 3 0 0
1983 MIN P 61 4 19 14 1 2
1984 MIN P 36 0 8 6 1 1
1985 MIN P 35 1 7 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 137

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Citrus College Glendora CA 1972, 1973
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1974