Henry Boyle

Born: 9/20/1860 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/25/1932 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-09 | Final Game: 1889-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Henry J. Boyle

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Biography

Henry Boyle, born in 1860, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1889. During this period, Boyle played in an era that marked the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the early game to a more structured format. He finished his career with a record of 89 wins and 111 losses, showcasing his commitment and durability on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.06, Boyle demonstrated his ability to limit scoring, a valuable skill in the competitive landscape of late 19th-century baseball. Over the course of his career, Boyle accumulated 602 strikeouts, reflecting his effectiveness at overpowering hitters and his capacity to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Though he recorded only one save, his contributions were significant in setting the stage for future generations of pitchers who would increasingly specialize in relief roles. Boyle's time in the league not only highlighted his individual talent but also illustrated the changing nature of pitching as the game progressed toward the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
89	111	207	199	189	10	1	1756.3	1740	597	46	378	602	3.06	0

Career ERA 3.06 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 10.3% better 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
1884	SLU	UA	15	3	19	16	16	2	1	150.0	118	29	10	88	1.74	3.11 (+44%)	2127.7
1885	SL5	NL	16	24	42	39	39	1	0	366.7	346	112	100	133	2.75	3.03 (+9%)	-123.9
1886	SL5	NL	9	15	25	24	23	2	0	210.0	183	41	46	101	1.76	3.37 (+48%)	1456.0
1887	IN3	NL	13	24	38	38	37	0	0	328.0	356	133	69	85	3.65	4.17 (+13%)	2096.6
1888	IN3	NL	15	22	37	37	36	3	0	323.0	315	117	58	98	3.26	2.95 (-11%)	-917.2
1889	IN3	NL	21	23	46	45	38	2	0	378.7	422	165	95	97	3.92	3.93 (avg)	981.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
291	1049	120	230	42	7	10	70	7	51	129	0.219	0.258	0.301	0.559	-2100.3

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1884	SLU	UA	65	262	41	68	10	3	4	0	0	9	0	0.260	.243 (+7%)	.278 (+2%)	.327 (+12%)	.606 (+7%)	257.1
1885	SL5	NL	72	258	24	52	9	1	1	21	0	13	38	0.202	.244 (-17%)	.287 (-17%)	.325 (-21%)	.613 (-19%)	-768.4
1886	SL5	NL	30	108	8	27	2	2	1	13	0	5	19	0.250	.246 (+1%)	.302 (-6%)	.331 (avg)	.634 (-3%)	-65.5
1887	IN3	NL	41	141	17	27	9	1	2	13	2	9	18	0.191	.270 (-29%)	.331 (-25%)	.373 (-17%)	.705 (-20%)	-514.2
1888	IN3	NL	37	125	13	18	2	0	1	6	1	6	31	0.144	.238 (-40%)	.290 (-35%)	.319 (-42%)	.610 (-39%)	-707.2
1889	IN3	NL	46	155	17	38	10	0	1	17	4	9	23	0.245	.263 (-7%)	.334 (-13%)	.357 (-8%)	.691 (-10%)	-302.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	11	0	1	2
2B	3	6	5	4	0
3B	5	5	5	3	1
OF	84	135	19	21	2
P	207	83	311	38	10
SS	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	SLU	1B	1	11	0	1	2
1884	SLU	2B	1	0	2	0	0
1884	SLU	3B	4	5	5	3	1
1884	SLU	OF	43	62	15	10	2
1884	SLU	P	19	7	26	5	2
1884	SLU	SS	1	0	1	0	0
1885	SL5	2B	2	6	3	4	0
1885	SL5	OF	31	62	2	5	0
1885	SL5	P	42	26	71	10	4
1886	SL5	OF	6	10	1	1	0
1886	SL5	P	25	8	38	8	1
1887	IN3	OF	4	1	1	5	0
1887	IN3	P	38	11	41	5	2
1888	IN3	1B	1	0	0	0	0
1888	IN3	P	37	14	84	7	1
1889	IN3	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1889	IN3	P	46	17	51	3	0