Ray Boyd

Born: 2/11/1887 in Hortonville, IN, USA

Died: 2/17/1920 in Hortonville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-24 | Final Game: 1911-10-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Raymond C. Boyd

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Biography

Ray Boyd, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 24, 1910, to October 12, 1911, during a time when baseball was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and playing styles. Boyd's pitching prowess was marked by a career record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.09, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. Over his brief career, he recorded 26 strikeouts and secured 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach in the sport. Boyd's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing pitching finesse and tactical gameplay. Although his major league tenure was short, Boyd's contributions exemplified the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers during a formative time in baseball history. His professional journey offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the dedication and skill required to navigate the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	10	6	4	0	1	58.3	50	20	0	24	26	3.09	0

Career ERA 3.09 vs. league average 3.08 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
1910	SLA	AL	0	2	3	2	1	0	0	14.3	16	7	5	6	4.40	2.79 (-58%)	6.5
1911	CIN	NL	2	2	7	4	3	0	1	44.0	34	13	19	20	2.66	3.37 (+21%)	55.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	17	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.118	0.250	0.118	0.368	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 45.1% 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
1910	SLA	AL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CIN	NL	7	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	2	4	13	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	SLA	P	3	2	0	2	0	0
1911	CIN	P	7	0	4	11	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10