Lyle Mouton, baseball player, 1995-2001

Lyle Mouton

Born: 5/13/1969 in Lafayette, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-07 | Final Game: 2001-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Lyle Joseph Mouton

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Biography

Lyle Mouton was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who played as a position player from 1995 to 2001. Over the course of his career, Mouton appeared in 328 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. He finished his playing days with a batting average of .280, accumulating a total of 225 hits, including 22 home runs and 116 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, where he successfully stole 9 bases. Mouton played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by offensive explosions and an increasing focus on power hitting. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some contemporaries, his consistent performance and versatility made him a valuable player for the teams he represented. Mouton's contributions to the game reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball in the late 1990s, as players adapted to both the demands of a more competitive landscape and the excitement of a fanbase eager for thrilling play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
328 805 96 225 43 2 22 116 9 71 209 0.280 0.339 0.420 0.759 85.2

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.759 vs. league average 0.765 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
1995 CHW AL 58 179 23 54 16 0 5 27 1 19 46 0.302 .266 (+13%) .337 (+10%) .417 (+14%) .755 (+12%) 416.2
1996 CHW AL 87 214 25 63 8 1 7 39 3 22 50 0.294 .269 (+9%) .340 (+6%) .426 (+3%) .767 (+4%) 198.0
1997 CHW AL 88 242 26 65 9 0 5 23 4 14 66 0.269 .266 (+1%) .336 (-9%) .419 (-12%) .756 (-11%) -522.0
1998 BAL AL 18 39 5 12 2 0 2 7 0 4 8 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIL NL 14 17 2 3 1 0 1 3 0 2 3 0.176 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 42 97 14 27 7 1 2 16 1 10 29 0.278 .270 (+3%) .344 (+1%) .437 (-1%) .782 (avg) -7.0
2001 MIA NL 21 17 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.059 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 224 170 348 12 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CHA OF 53 48 93 5 1 1
1996 CHA OF 47 32 64 1 2 0
1997 CHA OF 67 56 126 1 4 0
1998 BAL OF 16 11 19 1 0 0
1999 MIL OF 3 2 1 0 0 0
2000 MIL OF 27 19 41 4 1 1
2001 FLO OF 11 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 102
Center Field 1
Right Field 136
Designated Hitter 43

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 FLO NL $350,000
2000 MIL NL $275,000
1997 CHA AL $225,000
1996 CHA AL $135,000
1995 CHA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $1,094,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1990, 1991