Nyls Nyman, baseball player, 1974-1977

Nyls Nyman

Born: 3/7/1954 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-06 | Final Game: 1977-04-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Nyls Wallace Rex Nyman

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Biography

Nyls Nyman, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 until April 7, 1977. As a position player, Nyman appeared in 120 games over his career, showcasing a blend of speed and utility on the field. He recorded 85 hits, including 2 home runs, while driving in 33 runs and maintaining a batting average of .238. Known for his agility, Nyman also contributed with 12 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game with his base-running skills. Nyman’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, Nyman's versatility and determination reflected the spirit of many players of his era, who worked hard to make their mark in the league. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were a testament to the depth of talent present in the game during the mid-1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 357 43 85 9 4 2 33 12 11 38 0.238 0.266 0.303 0.569 -1480.6

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1974 CHW AL 5 14 5 9 2 1 0 4 1 0 1 0.643 — — — — 0.0
1975 CHW AL 106 327 36 74 6 3 2 28 10 11 34 0.226 .257 (-12%) .327 (-22%) .374 (-25%) .701 (-24%) -1480.6
1976 CHW AL 8 15 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHW AL 1 1 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
OF 104 84 196 7 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 CHA OF 3 3 6 1 0 1
1975 CHA OF 94 77 177 6 8 0
1976 CHA OF 7 4 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 71
Center Field 27
Right Field 8
Designated Hitter 7