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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
193220AB2NSL7201813000301.167.211.167.37719301/62
193826TOTNAL207263916310657.254.329.333.6629021028/54
193826CAGNAL11100000000.000.000.000.000-100000
193826AB3NAL197162916310657.258.333.339.6729321028/54
193927CBRNAL1984791224500945.304.345.367.712107296/97AS
194028SNSNAL261119821273101268.276.336.327.66398320140*6/8597
194129TOTNAL156258916011533.276.323.362.6851062101006/5
194129CAGNAL5212035001101.250.286.400.68610580000/6
194129SNSNAL104138611010432.289.341.342.684106130100/65
194230CCBNAL20665887000107.121.215.121.336571/56947
194331CBENAL4131111000001.091.167.091.258-201010/65
7 Yrs11142838561941131361832.244.305.296.6027911402900
162 Game Avg.162625562891371641532647.244.305.296.60279166
SNS (3 yrs)552231983654630221417.273.336.333.6709866260
CAG (2 yrs)6222135001101.238.273.381.654958000
CBE (2 yrs)24796998000108.116.208.116.32418020
CBR (1 yr)1984791224500945.304.345.367.71210729
AB2 (1 yr)7201813000301.167.211.167.37719301
NAL (6 yrs)10440836760911131331831.248.310.302.612821112800
NSL (1 yr)7201813000301.167.211.167.37719301

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Lyles born?

John Lyles was born on September 16, 1911.

Where was John Lyles born?

John Lyles was born in Charleston, MO.

How tall was John Lyles?

John Lyles was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did John Lyles weigh when playing?

John Lyles weighed 194 lbs (87 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Lyles play?

John Lyles played 7 seasons.

Is John Lyles in the Hall of Fame?

John Lyles has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Lyles play?

John Lyles was a Shortstop, Outfielder and Third Baseman.

How many hits did John Lyles have?

John Lyles had 94 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Lyles have?

John Lyles had 1 home run over his career.

What was John Lyles' average?

John Lyles had a .244 average over his career.

How many teams has John Lyles played for?

John Lyles played for 7 teams; the Indianapolis ABCs, Indianapolis ABCs, Cleveland Bears, St. Louis-New Orleans Stars, Chicago American Giants, Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes and Cleveland Buckeyes.

How many World Series has John Lyles won?

John Lyles never won a World Series.

When did John Lyles retire?

John Lyles last played in 1943.

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