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Steve Lyons

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1979-1993 (1985-1993)
Proper Name
Stephen John Lyons
Nickname
Psycho
Positions
OF (687) ... 3B (478) ... CF (237) ... 2B (136) ... 1B (130) ... LF (59) ... RF (43) ... SS (24) ... DH (23) ... C (5) ... P (2)
Positions
OF - 3B - CF - 2B - 1B - LF - RF - SS - DH - C - P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 195
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
June 3,1960
High School
Beaverton (Beaverton,OR)
Colleges
Oregon State University (Corvallis,OR)
Drafted/Signed
1981-1-19-Boston Red Sox
MLB Debut
April 15,1985
MLBAM ID
118053
Retrosheet#
lyons001
More Player Information
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MLB Career21622645451919642.252.642

[Player Notes]

[1981] 1st Round Draft Pick (#19 overall) by the Boston Red Sox

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1980Oregon StatePac10NCAA-120CF-3B49168454344534251361900000702041330.256.387.417.804.518.161.00017.659.310.5333.60
1981Oregon StatePac10NCAA-121CF-3B44152333861420142331400000581851127.250.384.382.766.428.132.00017.847.570.4238.00
1981Winston-Salem Red SoxCaroA+BOS-21OF64252436193640196445522220943021843.242.357.373.730.357.131.28514.5718.211.2542.00
1982Bristol Red SoxEastAABOS-22OF13546086112233135835981119263701805523973.243.357.391.748.380.148.29914.6721.561.4735.38
1983New Britain Red SoxEastAABOS-233B-OF1324568311224776247187765613601715433874.246.360.375.735.362.129.27114.1811.970.8465.14
1984Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS-243B13144480119212176235146671136301955204079.268.360.439.799.367.171.28212.6913.651.0826.12
1985Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS1225OF13337152981435301293264123021334092276.264.322.358.680.189.094.3057.8215.652.0074.20
1986Buffalo BisonsAmerAAACHA-263B-SS207418225138511614110103892913.297.429.514.943.486.217.33317.3915.220.8824.67
1986Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS1226OF5912420317211423122301223451391021.250.312.363.675.202.113.2948.6316.551.92124.00
1986Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA1026OF4212310252106237241320129136322.203.248.236.484.081.033.2485.1517.653.430.00
1987Hawaii IslandersPCLAAACHA-27OF-3B47167264811021675222711110651921335.287.372.389.761.246.102.33111.4614.061.2383.50
1987Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA12273B76193265411111931123704104702101341.280.320.363.683.155.083.3405.7117.623.08193.00
1988Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA12283B146472591272835451232591156161765263691.269.313.373.686.169.104.2956.0811.221.8494.40
1989Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA12292B-1B140443511172132509635681123331504942691.264.317.339.656.160.075.3067.0913.771.94221.50
1990Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA12301B941462228611111010411421139163820.192.245.267.512.151.075.2556.1325.154.10146.00
1991Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS731OF872121551101417103113503121752271536.241.277.354.631.198.113.2704.8515.423.1853.00
1992Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS-32CF-3B3713514351422123181810020591441817.259.306.437.743.252.178.2875.5612.502.2567.50
1992Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS1932CF-3B212837010201210000093016.250.300.321.621.107.071.2596.673.330.500.00
1992Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL1832OF111401010100040000131410.071.071.214.285.143.143.1000.0028.570.000.00
1992Montreal ExposNLMLBMON232OF161323000112130100131503.231.286.231.517.000.000.3006.6720.003.000.00
1993Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS-33CF-3B6719724426041834265002130602261032.213.304.305.609.218.092.26411.5022.121.9249.25
1993Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3033CF-3B282343100012250000042512.130.200.174.374.087.044.1678.0020.002.500.00
1979NCAA-1Total---------3900000000000000000000Pac101979
1980NCAA-1Total---------49168454344534251361900000702041330.256.387.417.804.518.161.26417.659.310.5333.60Pac101980
1981NCAA-1Total---------44152333861420142331400000581851127.250.384.382.765.428.132.25417.847.570.4238.00Pac101981
1981A+Total--BOS------64252436193640196445522220943021843.242.357.373.730.357.131.28514.5718.211.2542.00Caro1981
1982AATotal--BOS------13546086112233135835981119263701805523973.243.357.391.748.380.148.29914.6721.561.4735.38East1982
1983AATotal--BOS------1324568311224776247187765613601715433874.246.360.375.735.362.129.27114.1811.970.8465.14East1983
1984AAATotal--BOS------13144480119212176235146671136301955204079.268.360.439.799.367.171.28212.6913.651.0826.12IL1984
1985MLBTotal--BOS------13337152981435301293264123021334092276.264.322.358.680.189.094.3057.8215.652.0074.20AL1985
1986AAATotal--CHA------207418225138511614110103892913.297.429.514.942.486.216.33317.3915.220.8824.67Amer1986
1986MLBTotal--CHA,BOS------10124730569312046194714424742751343.227.280.300.580.142.073.2716.9117.092.47247.00AL1986
1987AAATotal--CHA------47167264811021675222711110651921335.287.372.389.761.246.102.33111.4614.061.2383.50PCL1987
1987MLBTotal--CHA------76193265411111931123704104702101341.280.320.363.683.155.083.3405.7117.623.08193.00AL1987
1988MLBTotal--CHA------146472591272835451232591156161765263691.269.313.373.686.169.104.2956.0811.221.8494.40AL1988
1989MLBTotal--CHA------140443511172132509635681123331504942691.264.317.339.656.160.074.3067.0913.771.94221.50AL1989
1990MLBTotal--CHA------941462228611111010411421139163820.192.245.267.512.151.075.2556.1325.154.10146.00AL1990
1991MLBTotal--BOS------872121551101417103113503121752271536.241.277.354.631.198.113.2704.8515.423.1853.00AL1991
1992AAATotal--BOS------3713514351422123181810020591441817.259.306.437.743.252.178.2875.5612.502.2567.50IL1992
1992MLBTotal--ATL,MON,BOS------48555110204133801002155929.200.241.273.514.091.073.2345.0813.562.67NL1992
1993AAATotal--BOS------6719724426041834265002130602261032.213.304.305.608.218.091.26411.5022.121.9249.25IL1993
1993MLBTotal--BOS------282343100012250000042512.130.200.174.374.087.043.1678.0020.002.50AL1993
Tot:MLB (9 yrs)MLB853216226454510017191964232156364545209237362388136409.252.301.340.642.165.088.2926.5315.242.33113.79
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL272724010212170100262913.148.179.222.401.074.074.2003.4524.147.00
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL826213526254110016191944130155357544209217302359135406.253.303.342.645.166.089.2936.5715.132.30112.37
Tot:Minors (8 yrs)Minors63321853745511131854276154583404191416162508622571185366.252.354.395.749.342.142.28813.2216.301.2340.46
Tot:AAA (5 yrs)AAA3021017162266575281165325138180478100417117490176.262.350.410.760.312.148.29111.7515.331.3036.32
Tot:AA (2 yrs)AA2679161692244710201208227158184876130351109577147.245.358.383.742.371.139.28414.4316.801.1645.80
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+64252436193640196445522220943021843.242.357.373.730.357.131.28514.5718.211.2542.00
Tot:College (3 yrs)College13232078811059543936933000001283892457.253.386.400.786.475.147.25917.748.480.4835.56

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1983New Britain Red SoxEastAABOS-23102.4530003303.23111120001.097.362.452.454.912.452.00
1990Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA1230004.5010001102.02110410003.009.000.0018.004.504.500.25
1991Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS731000.0010001101.02000010002.0018.000.000.009.000.000.00
1992Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS-32000.0010001102.03000121002.0013.500.004.509.000.002.00
1993Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS-33009.0020002202.03621241002.5013.504.509.0018.0027.002.00
1983AATotal--BOS----102.4530003303.23111120001.097.362.452.454.912.452.00
1990MLBTotal--CHA----004.5010001102.02110410003.009.000.0018.004.504.500.25
1991MLBTotal--BOS----000.0010001101.02000010002.0018.000.000.009.000.00
1992AAATotal--BOS----000.0010001102.03000121002.0013.500.004.509.000.002.00
1993AAATotal--BOS----009.0020002202.03621241002.5013.504.509.0018.0027.002.00
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLB003.0020002203.04110420002.6712.000.0012.006.003.000.50
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL003.0020002203.04110420002.6712.000.0012.006.003.000.50
Tot:Minors (3 yrs)Minors103.5260006607.29732482001.7010.572.354.709.398.222.00
Tot:AAA (2 yrs)AAA004.5030003304.06621362002.2513.502.256.7513.5013.502.00
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA102.4530003303.23111120001.097.362.452.454.912.452.00

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1981Winston-Salem Red SoxCaroA+21OF59--12866114013400.9572.30.000.0042.492.24
1981Winston-Salem Red SoxCaroA+21SS5--91725282600.9295.20.000.003.67.82
1982Bristol Red SoxEastAA22OF133--275109229428500.9692.10.000.0095.098.51
1982Bristol Red SoxEastAA22SS1--010011001.0001.00.000.000.70.74
1983New Britain Red SoxEastAA233B87--61197141027225800.9493.00.000.0062.665.91
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1979Oregon StatePac10NCAA-11921193039Jack Riley--
1980Oregon StatePac10NCAA-12033162049Jack Riley--
1981Oregon StatePac10NCAA-12129142044Jack Riley--
1981Winston-Salem Red SoxCaroA+BOS2172672-64Buddy Hunter--dnq
1982Bristol Red SoxEastAABOS2275652-135Tony Torchia--dnq
1983New Britain Red SoxEastAABOS2372674-132Rac Slider--League Champions
1984Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS2475653-131Tony Torchia--League Champions
1985Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2581815-133John McNamara60,000dnq
1986Buffalo BisonsAmerAAACHA2671712-20Jim Marshall--dnq
1986Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2695661-59John McNamara60,000Lost World Series (Mets)
1986Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2672905-42Jim Fregosi, Tony La Russa, Doug Rader60,000dnq
1987Hawaii IslandersPCLAAACHA2765755-47Bob Bailey--dnq
1987Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2777855-76Jim Fregosi60,000dnq
1988Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2871905-146Jim Fregosi175,000dnq
1989Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2969927-140Jeff Torborg325,000dnq
1990Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3094682-94Jeff Torborg525,000dnq
1991Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3184783-87Joe Morgan650,000dnq
1992Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS3271722-37Rico Petrocelli--Lost in Semi-Finals
1992Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3298641-11Bobby Cox650,000Lost World Series (Blue Jays)
1992Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3273897-21Butch Hobson650,000dnq
1992Montreal ExposNLMLBMON3287752-16Felipe Alou, Tom Runnells650,000dnq
1993Pawtucket Red SoxILAAABOS3360824-67Buddy Bailey--dnq
1993Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3380825-28Butch Hobson109,000dnq
23 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
2003Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBMLBARIBroadcaster8478.519316.5dnq
2005Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster7191.438411.0dnq
2006Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster8874.54320.0Lost NLDS (Mets)
2007Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster8280.50648.0dnq
2008Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster8478.51910.0Lost in NLCS (Philadelphia)
2009Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster9567.58610.0Lost in NLCS (Philadelphia)
2010Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster8082.494412.0dnq
2011Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster8279.509311.5dnq
2012Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster8676.53128.0dnq
2013Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBMLBLANBroadcaster9270.56810.0Lost in NLCS (Cardinals)
2014Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster7191.438525.0dnq
2015Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster7884.481515.0dnq
2016Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster9369.57410.0Lost in 1st Round (Indians)
2017Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster9369.57410.0Lost in 1st Round (Astros)
2018Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster10854.66710.0Won World Series (Dodgers)
2019Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8478.519319.0dnq
2020Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster2436.400516.0dnq
17 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1993-11-04Granted free agencyNoHist
1993-05-07Signed to Minor League contractBoston Red SoxNoHist
1993-03-28Released by CubsNoHist
1993-02-08Signed to Minor League contractChicago CubsNoHist
1992-11-04Granted free agencyNoHist
1992-06-27Sold by Montreal Expos to Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxNoHist
1992-05-08Signed to Minor League contractMontreal ExposNoHist
1992-04-30Released by BravesNoHist
1992-01-08Signed to 1-year contract for 1992-1992 ($0.65m) [Free Agent]Atlanta BravesNoHist
1991-11-05Granted free agencyNoHist
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1985Baseball AmericaTeamBoston Red Sox6View Rankings
1 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Boston Red Sox2560,000--371,57160,000
1986Boston Red Sox2660,000--412,52060,000
1987Chicago White Sox2760,0008513412,45462,500
1988Chicago White Sox28175,00011398438,72962,500
1989Chicago White Sox29325,00010332497,25468,000
1990Chicago White Sox30525,0006291597,537100,000
1991Boston Red Sox31650,00015290851,492100,000
1992Atlanta Braves32650,000143191,028,667109,000Signed to 1-year contract for 1992-1992 ($0.65m) [Free Agent] [1992-01-08]
1993Boston Red Sox33109,000--1,076,089109,000
9 season(s)$2,614,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
76
Power
52
Contact
52
XBH
56
RBIs
40
Runs
66
Hitting
47
Durability
64
Team
.507

[Career Highlights]

[1979]  Played for Oregon State (NCAA-1)
[1980]  Played for Oregon State (NCAA-1)
[1981]  Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in Round #1 (#19) out of Oregon State ... Signing Scout: Earl Johnson ... Played for Oregon State (NCAA-1) ... Played for Winston-Salem Red Sox (A+)
[1982]  Played for Bristol Red Sox (AA) ... Finished top 10 in East in Games Played, Plate Appearances, Runs, Stolen Bases, Walks, Strikeouts, Intentional Walks, Secondary Average
[1983]  Played for New Britain Red Sox (AA) ... Played for New Britain Red Sox (AA) ... Finished top 10 in East in Runs, Triples, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Walks, Hit By Pitch, Intentional Walks
[1984]  Played for Pawtucket Red Sox (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Runs, Total Bases, Home Runs, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Walks, Sacrifice Flies, Extra Base Hits, Secondary Average, Isolated Power
[1985]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB)
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