Eddie Dyer

Born: 10/11/1899 in Morgan City, LA, USA

Died: 4/20/1964 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-08 | Final Game: 1927-04-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Edwin Hawley Dyer

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Biography

Eddie Dyer was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1922 to 1927. Born in 1899, Dyer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively inclined game. Throughout his time in the majors, Dyer compiled a record of 15 wins and 15 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.75, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during an era when offensive strategies were evolving. Dyer's career statistics included 63 strikeouts and 3 saves, indicating his ability to be a reliable option in the bullpen as well as a starter. While he may not have achieved the remarkable fame of some of his contemporaries, Dyer's contributions to his teams and the game itself were significant during a time when baseball was steadily growing in popularity and complexity. His legacy, though modest in terms of numbers, is a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	15	69	23	10	2	3	256.0	316	135	11	96	63	4.75	0

Career ERA 4.75 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1922	STL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.7	7	1	0	3	2.45	—	-
1923	STL	NL	2	1	4	3	2	1	0	22.0	30	10	5	7	4.09	4.03 (-2%)	-
1924	STL	NL	8	11	29	15	7	1	0	136.7	174	70	51	23	4.61	4.13 (-12%)	-
1925	STL	NL	4	3	27	5	1	0	3	82.3	93	38	24	25	4.15	4.55 (+9%)	-
1926	STL	NL	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	9.3	7	12	14	4	11.57	4.11 (-182%)	-
1927	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	5	4	2	1	18.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
129	157	31	35	7	3	2	13	3	10	14	0.223	0.269	0.344	0.613	-267.0

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1922	STL	NL	6	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	STL	NL	35	45	17	12	3	0	2	5	1	3	5	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	STL	NL	50	76	8	18	2	3	0	8	1	3	8	0.237	.283 (-17%)	.345 (-23%)	.389 (-12%)	.734 (-17%)	-267.0
1925	STL	NL	31	31	4	3	1	0	0	0	1	3	1	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	STL	NL	6	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	STL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0