Sparky Lyle
Career Overview

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Albert Walter "Sparky" Lyle is a former professional baseball player who carved out a distinguished career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Lyle's career spanned from his debut in 1967 until his retirement in 1982. Over the course of his 16-year career, he played for several teams, most notably the New York Yankees, with whom he achieved

Albert Walter "Sparky" Lyle is a former professional baseball player who carved out a distinguished career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Lyle's career spanned from his debut in 1967 until his retirement in 1982. Over the course of his 16-year career, he played for several teams, most notably the New York Yankees, with whom he achieved

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1967-1982

Win-Loss

99–76

ERA

2.88

Saves

238

#40 All-Time

WHIP

1.275

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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)

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