Frank Boyd, baseball player, 1893-1893

Frank Boyd

Born: 4/2/1868 in West Middletown, PA, USA

Died: 12/16/1937 in Oil City, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-05-18 | Final Game: 1893-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: RWeight: 168 lbs

Full name: Frank Jay Boyd

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Biography

Frank Boyd was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1893 season. His career was notably short, spanning just two games from May 18 to May 19, 1893. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talents on the diamond, Boyd managed to record one hit in his two contests, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. He also contributed three runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts during this fleeting stint in the sport. Playing in an era characterized by evolving gameplay and the transition towards modern baseball, Boyd's time in the league coincided with the early days of professional baseball, when the game was still finding its identity. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his brief presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the myriad players who participated in the formative years of baseball history. Boyd's legacy, while not defined by extensive achievements, reflects the spirit of competition and the diverse backgrounds of those who sought to excel in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 5 3 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.200 0.333 0.400 0.733 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1893 CL4 NL 2 5 3 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 0 2 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1893 CL4 C 2 0 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2