Buzz Boyle

Born: 2/9/1908 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 11/12/1978 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-11 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ralph Francis Boyle

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Biography

Buzz Boyle, born in 1908, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who showcased his talents from 1929 through 1935. Over the course of his career, he played in 366 games and recorded 389 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .290. Boyle's offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 125 runs batted in, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and support his team at crucial moments. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, accumulating 24 stolen bases, which highlighted his versatility as a player. Playing during the late 1920s and early 1930s, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game, Boyle's performance contributed to the evolving dynamics of baseball. His ability to combine hitting prowess with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, as he adapted to the changing landscape of the sport. While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Boyle's contributions to the game remain a testament to the skill and dedication required of players in that era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
8.0	6.0	0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0.500	0.625	0.667	1.292

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	4.0	2.0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.500	2.500
1942	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
366	1343	185	389	58	24	12	125	24	116	125	0.290	0.347	0.395	0.743	430.4

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.749 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
1929	BSN	NL	17	57	8	15	2	1	1	2	2	6	11	0.263	.289 (-9%)	.353 (-6%)	.415 (-7%)	.769 (-6%)	-65.6
1930	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	BRO	NL	93	338	38	101	13	4	0	31	7	16	24	0.299	.270 (+11%)	.329 (avg)	.377 (-4%)	.707 (-2%)	-168.4
1934	BRO	NL	128	472	88	144	26	10	7	48	8	51	44	0.305	.278 (+10%)	.340 (+11%)	.392 (+14%)	.733 (+12%)	1194.5
1935	BRO	NL	127	475	51	129	17	9	4	44	7	43	45	0.272	.279 (-3%)	.342 (-3%)	.399 (-7%)	.742 (-5%)	-530.1