Jim Lyttle

Born: 5/20/1946 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-17 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Lawrence Lyttle

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Biography

Jim Lyttle was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1976. Known for his versatility on the field, Lyttle appeared in 391 games throughout his career, primarily showcasing his skills as an outfielder. His offensive contributions included 176 hits, 9 home runs, and 70 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .248. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases, contributing to his overall value as a player during a time when offensive production was evolving in the game. Lyttle's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period characterized by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play following the deadball era. Though he may not have been a household name, Lyttle's presence on the field reflected the depth of talent in Major League Baseball during this time, highlighting the contributions of players who played crucial roles in their teams even if they did not achieve stardom. His journey through the sport remains a testament to the dedication and skill of the many players who helped shape the game in the post-war era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
391	710	71	176	37	5	9	70	4	61	139	0.248	0.305	0.352	0.657	-650.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	NYY	AL	28	83	7	15	4	0	0	4	1	4	19	0.181	.248 (-27%)	.320 (-32%)	.369 (-38%)	.689 (-35%)	-478.8
1970	NYY	AL	87	126	20	39	7	1	3	14	3	10	26	0.310	.253 (+22%)	.325 (+9%)	.385 (+17%)	.711 (+14%)	280.2
1971	NYY	AL	49	86	7	17	5	0	1	7	0	8	18	0.198	.249 (-21%)	.316 (-15%)	.365 (-20%)	.682 (-18%)	-257.2
1972	CHW	AL	44	82	8	19	5	2	0	5	0	1	28	0.232	.243 (-5%)	.310 (-22%)	.353 (-4%)	.664 (-12%)	-207.5
1973	WSN	NL	49	116	12	30	5	1	4	19	0	9	14	0.259	.256 (+1%)	.325 (-6%)	.378 (+12%)	.703 (+3%)	10.9
1974	WSN	NL	25	9	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	WSN	NL	44	55	7	15	4	0	0	6	0	13	6	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.327 (+24%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (+7%)	122.3
1976	WSN	NL	42	85	6	23	4	1	1	8	0	7	13	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.320 (+2%)	.360 (+4%)	.681 (+3%)	39.2
1976	LAD	NL	23	68	3	15	3	0	0	5	0	8	12	0.221	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-5%)	.360 (-27%)	.681 (-17%)	39.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	265	166	401	20	5	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	NYA	OF	28	24	55	3	1	1
1970	NYA	OF	70	33	84	2	1	0
1971	NYA	OF	29	21	47	1	0	0
1972	CHA	OF	21	15	32	1	0	1
1973	MON	OF	36	30	73	3	2	1
1974	MON	OF	18	0	6	1	0	0
1975	MON	OF	16	9	17	1	0	0
1976	MON	OF	29	17	39	3	1	2
1976	LAN	OF	18	17	48	5	0	2