Steel Arm Tyler

Born: 9/26/1907 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 1/11/1970 in Elkton, KY, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Tyler

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Biography

Steel Arm Tyler, born in 1907, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 28-33 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, Tyler has established himself as a reliable presence in his team's rotation. His ability to strike out batters is reflected in his tally of 308 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Despite not recording any saves, Tyler’s contributions come primarily from his role as a starter, where he consistently delivers quality innings. Tyler's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies. As he continues to play, he adapts to the modern game while drawing from the traditions of past generations. His perseverance and skill highlight the importance of veteran players in the league, serving as a mentor to younger teammates and demonstrating the enduring nature of the pitching craft. As he remains active on the field, Tyler’s journey exemplifies the dedication and passion that define the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	33	106	80	31	4	0	554.3	532	233	13	166	308	3.78	0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 13.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1925	MRS	NNL	9	12	33	23	9	1	171.7	157	79	34	93	4.14	4.55 (+9%)	6172.0
1926	CAG	NNL	2	1	7	4	1	0	35.3	42	6	8	14	1.53	4.11 (+63%)	1024.4
1927	MRS	NNL	4	7	22	18	6	1	113.7	118	43	37	61	3.40	4.08 (+17%)	1121.9
1927	KCM	NNL	2	1	6	3	1	0	28.3	29	9	4	19	2.86	4.08 (+30%)	1361.2
1928	MRS	NNL	4	6	14	13	6	2	85.7	77	32	28	52	3.36	4.13 (+19%)	2140.8
1929	DS	NNL	7	5	17	16	8	0	102.3	92	53	44	62	4.66	4.60 (-1%)	933.8
1930	DS	NNL	0	1	7	3	0	0	17.3	17	11	11	7	5.71	4.80 (-19%)	-434.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
117	192	11	25	0	0	1	4	2	9	2	0.130	0.173	0.146	0.319	-550.1

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OBP .173 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.319 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1925	MRS	NNL	33	53	3	7	0	0	0	3	0	0.132	.288 (-54%)	.349 (-49%)	.407 (-68%)	.756 (-59%)	-550.1
1926	CAG	NNL	12	26	1	2	0	1	0	1	1	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	MRS	NNL	23	35	1	3	0	0	2	3	0	0.086	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	KCM	NNL	6	7	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	MRS	NNL	14	32	2	6	0	1	0	1	1	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	DS	NNL	18	33	1	5	1	1	0	0	0	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	DS	NNL	11	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	6	6	0	1	0
P	106	79	15	151	9	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	MRS	P	33	22	0	0	0	0
1926	CAG	OF	5	5	4	0	1	0
1926	CAG	P	7	4	2	21	0	0
1927	MRS	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1927	MRS	P	22	18	6	38	5	3
1927	KCM	P	6	3	2	7	1	0
1928	MRS	P	14	13	0	38	1	4
1929	DS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1929	DS	P	17	16	5	40	2	1
1930	DS	OF	4	0	0	0	0	0
1930	DS	P	7	3	0	7	0	0