Ty Tyson

Born: 6/1/1892 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 8/16/1953 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Albert Thomas Tyson

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Biography

Ty Tyson was born in 1892 and played professional baseball from 1926 until his retirement on July 3, 1928. As a position player, he made a significant impact during his brief career in the Major Leagues, appearing in 199 games. Tyson showcased his skills at the plate with a career batting average of .28, accumulating 197 hits, including 5 home runs and 73 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the base paths was also evident, as he recorded 14 stolen bases during his tenure. Tyson's playing style was characterized by his ability to hit for average and contribute offensively to his team. Playing in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more dynamic offensive approach, he was part of a generation that began to emphasize power and speed. Although his career was relatively short, Tyson left a mark as a capable player who demonstrated the evolving nature of baseball in the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
199	704	89	197	34	4	5	73	14	35	61	0.280	0.320	0.361	0.681	-1020.7

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1926	NY1	NL	97	335	40	98	16	1	3	35	6	15	28	0.293	.279 (+5%)	.345 (-5%)	.390 (-4%)	.735 (-5%)	-329.1
1927	NY1	NL	43	159	24	42	7	2	1	17	5	10	19	0.264	.282 (-6%)	.344 (-11%)	.392 (-10%)	.736 (-10%)	-314.1
1928	BRO	NL	59	210	25	57	11	1	1	21	3	10	14	0.271	.280 (-3%)	.342 (-7%)	.395 (-12%)	.737 (-10%)	-377.5