Harry Boyles

Born: 11/29/1911 in Granite City, IL, USA

Died: 1/7/2005 in McAllen, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-08-03 | Final Game: 1939-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Harry Boyles was a professional baseball player born in 1911, whose brief career spanned from 1938 to 1939. Primarily serving as a position player, Boyles made a notable yet short impact on the game during a time when Major League Baseball was navigating the complexities of the late 1930s, just prior to the onset of World War II. His playing career was characterized by a small sample size, as he appeared in only 11 games at the big league level. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Boyles recorded a total of 1 hit, which contributed to a batting average of 0.111. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases during his tenure. While his numbers may not reflect a long-lasting legacy, Boyles’ participation in the Major Leagues places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	11	2	1	0	1	32.7	35	21	2	31	19	5.79	0

Career ERA 5.79 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1938	CHW	AL	0	4	9	2	1	0	1	29.3	31	17	25	18	5.22	4.35 (-20%)	-
1939	CHW	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.3	4	4	6	1	10.80	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 69.8% 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
1938	CHW	AL	9	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CHW	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	12	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	CHA	P	9	0	1	12	2	0
1939	CHA	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11