Hersh Lyons

Herschel Englebert Lyons (July 23, 1915 – April 8, 2008) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played one game for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1941.

Lyons was born in Fresno, California, and attended Occidental College. Listed at , , he batted and threw right-handed.

Lyons played his only major league game with the Cardinals on April 17, 1941, as a reliever in a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field. He allowed one hit, gave three walks while striking out one over 1 innings, and never appeared in a Major League game again. He did not have a decision and posted a perfect 0.00 earned run average.

Lyons was one of only three National League pitchers to steal a base in the 1941 season.

Lyons served in the Army Air Forces during World War II, with service in Italy and Africa. He was interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery.