Cloyd Boyer, baseball player, 1949-1955

Cloyd Boyer

Born: 9/1/1927 in Cossville, MO, USA

Died: 9/20/2021 in Carthage, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-23 | Final Game: 1955-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Cloyd Victor Boyer

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Biography

Cloyd Boyer, born in 1927, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1955. Throughout his career, Boyer showcased his skills primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Athletics. He finished his tenure with a win-loss record of 20-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. Over the course of his career, he recorded 198 strikeouts and achieved two saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Boyer's playing era was marked by significant transitions in the game, as it straddled the post-war period and the early stages of the expansion era. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, he adapted to the evolving strategies of baseball during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. Despite not being a dominant ace, Boyer's contributions to his teams were noteworthy, reflecting the depth and talent present in the pitching staffs of his time. His career, while not hallmarked by overwhelming statistics, added valuable experience and depth to the rosters he was a part of.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 23 112 48 13 3 2 395.7 393 208 56 218 198 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 17.0% worse than 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
1949 STL NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 3.3 5 4 7 0 10.80 — -
1950 STL NL 7 7 36 14 6 1 1 120.3 105 47 49 82 3.52 4.36 (+19%) -
1951 STL NL 2 5 19 8 1 0 1 63.3 68 37 46 40 5.26 4.04 (-30%) -
1952 STL NL 6 6 23 14 4 2 0 110.3 108 52 47 44 4.24 3.70 (-15%) -
1955 KC1 AL 5 5 30 11 2 0 0 98.3 107 68 69 32 6.22 4.00 (-56%) -7064.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 120 12 20 5 1 0 8 0 6 36 0.167 0.206 0.225 0.431 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.431 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1949 STL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1950 STL NL 36 33 3 6 2 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1951 STL NL 19 20 5 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1952 STL NL 24 38 2 8 2 1 0 5 0 2 8 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1955 KC1 AL 30 29 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.069 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 112 11 20 51 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 SLN P 4 0 1 0 0 1
1950 SLN P 36 0 5 22 4 1
1951 SLN P 19 0 1 4 1 0
1952 SLN P 23 0 4 12 2 1
1955 KC1 P 30 11 9 13 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111