Oil Can Boyd, baseball player, 1982-1991

Oil Can Boyd

Born: 10/6/1959 in Meridian, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-13 | Final Game: 1991-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Dennis Ray Boyd

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Biography

Oil Can Boyd, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1991. He made a name for himself as a versatile and charismatic player, known for his unique pitching style and vibrant personality. Boyd's major league tenure was marked by his time with the Boston Red Sox, where he became a fan favorite for his engaging demeanor and competitive spirit. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 78 wins and 77 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04, demonstrating his capability as a reliable pitcher during an era that saw significant offensive production in baseball. Over the course of his career, Boyd recorded 799 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and keep hitters at bay. While he did not register any saves, his contributions to the starting rotation were integral to his team's efforts. Boyd's playing style reflected the transitional phase of baseball in the 1980s, as teams began to emphasize a mix of power hitting and tactical pitching. He remains a notable figure in baseball history, not only for his on-field achievements but also for his memorable presence in the game, which resonated with fans and players alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
78 77 214 207 43 10 0 1389.7 1427 624 166 368 799 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 BOS AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 8.3 11 5 2 2 5.40 — 0.0
1983 BOS AL 4 8 15 13 5 0 0 98.7 103 36 23 43 3.28 3.87 (+15%) 184.7
1984 BOS AL 12 12 29 26 10 3 0 197.7 207 96 53 134 4.37 3.81 (-15%) 2032.5
1985 BOS AL 15 13 35 35 13 3 0 272.3 273 112 67 154 3.70 3.89 (+5%) 2278.2
1986 BOS AL 16 10 30 30 10 0 0 214.3 222 90 45 129 3.78 3.97 (+5%) -1082.8
1987 BOS AL 1 3 7 7 0 0 0 36.7 47 24 9 12 5.89 4.29 (-37%) -877.6
1988 BOS AL 9 7 23 23 1 0 0 129.7 147 77 41 71 5.34 3.73 (-43%) -4797.6
1989 BOS AL 3 2 10 10 0 0 0 59.0 57 29 19 26 4.42 3.71 (-19%) -1343.6
1990 WSN NL 10 6 31 31 3 3 0 190.7 164 62 52 113 2.93 3.86 (+24%) -
1991 WSN NL 6 8 19 19 1 1 0 120.3 115 47 40 82 3.52 3.91 (+10%) -
1991 TEX AL 2 7 12 12 0 0 0 62.0 81 46 17 33 6.68 3.91 (-71%) -1913.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
214 95 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 39 0.063 0.092 0.063 0.155 -833.0

Career AVG .063 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 75.5% below league average.

Career OBP .092 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Career SLG .063 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 83.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.155 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 78.2% below 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
1982 BOS AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 BOS AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 BOS AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 BOS AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 BOS AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BOS AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 BOS AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 BOS AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 WSN NL 31 59 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0.051 .257 (-80%) .324 (-84%) .385 (-87%) .710 (-86%) -833.0
1991 WSN NL 19 36 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 19 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1991 TEX AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1986 ALCS BOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1986 WS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 3 3 0 20.7 26 13 4 11 5.66

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1986 ALCS BOS 1 1 2 2 0 13.7 17 7 3 8 4.61
1986 WS BOS 0 1 1 1 0 7.0 9 6 1 3 7.71

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 214 207 128 187 11 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 BOS P 3 1 0 1 0 0
1983 BOS P 15 13 5 10 1 1
1984 BOS P 29 26 20 31 2 3
1985 BOS P 35 35 42 41 1 2
1986 BOS P 30 30 24 27 2 4
1987 BOS P 7 7 4 11 0 0
1988 BOS P 23 23 8 15 2 0
1989 BOS P 10 10 7 10 0 1
1990 MON P 31 31 7 24 3 1
1991 MON P 19 19 7 11 0 0
1991 TEX P 12 12 4 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 214

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 MON NL $1,500,000
1990 MON NL $400,000
1989 BOS AL $550,000
1988 BOS AL $550,000
1987 BOS AL $550,000
1986 BOS AL $375,000
1985 BOS AL $177,500
Total Career Earnings $4,102,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jackson State University Jackson MS 1978, 1979, 1980