Jack Boyle, baseball player, 1912-1912

Jack Boyle

Born: 7/9/1889 in Morris, IL, USA

Died: 4/3/1971 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-28 | Final Game: 1912-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Bellew Boyle

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Biography

Jack Boyle, born in 1889, had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned the 1912 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Boyle appeared in 15 games, where he demonstrated his capabilities as a competent hitter. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 7 hits, achieving a batting average of .28. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his team's efforts during the season. Boyle’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of new playing styles and strategies. While his time in the league was limited, his performance reflects the competitive nature of the early 20th century, a time when players were beginning to embrace a more aggressive approach to hitting. Despite not having a long-lasting impact on the game, Jack Boyle’s contributions during the 1912 season remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the depth of talent present in the sport's early years. He played his final game on October 5, 1912, closing the chapter on a career that, while not extensive, was marked by the spirit of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 25 4 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.280 0.308 0.320 0.628 0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1912 PHI NL 15 25 4 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.280 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 6 0 3 16 2 2
SS 2 0 3 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PHI 3B 6 0 3 16 2 2
1912 PHI SS 2 0 3 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 6
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Chicago Chicago IL 1910, 1911, 1912