Sparky Lyle
Career Overview

Players Baseball Sparky Lyle

Sparky Lyle, born Albert Walter Lyle on July 22, 1944, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, became one of the most recognizable relief pitchers in Major League Baseball during his career. Known for his exceptional slider, Lyle's journey in professional baseball began when he was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent in 1964. However, it was with

Sparky Lyle, born Albert Walter Lyle on July 22, 1944, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, became one of the most recognizable relief pitchers in Major League Baseball during his career. Known for his exceptional slider, Lyle's journey in professional baseball began when he was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent in 1964. However, it was with

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1967-1982

Win-Loss

99–76

ERA

2.88

Saves

238

#40 All-Time

WHIP

1.275

View Complete Pitching Stats

Skills Scorecard

Control

B

Velocity

B-

Stamina

D-

Command

B+

Range

D+

Fielding

D

Career Timeline

1967-1971

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

1972-1978

New York Yankees (AL)

Player

1979-1980

Texas Rangers (AL)

Player

1980-1982

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

Player

1982

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Jul 22nd, 1944

Bats / Throws Left / Left

Height / Weight 6' 1" 182 lbs

Position RP

Uniform #s 28 · 15 · 39

Links

Sparky Lyle Signed Autograph