LaMarr Hoyt, baseball player, 1979-1986

LaMarr Hoyt

Born: 1/1/1955 in Columbia, SC, USA

Died: 11/29/2021 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-14 | Final Game: 1986-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Dewey LaMarr Hoyt

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Biography

LaMarr Hoyt, born in 1955, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1979 until his retirement in 1986. Known for his competitive spirit and distinctive pitching style, Hoyt achieved a career record of 98 wins and 68 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99. Over his career, he struck out 681 batters and recorded 10 saves, showcasing his ability to be effective both as a starter and in relief roles. Hoyt's most notable achievements included winning the Cy Young Award and being named the All-Star Game MVP, highlighting his exceptional performance during the 1980s. He earned one selection to the All-Star Game, which underscored his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Hoyt's contributions came during an era of significant offensive output in baseball, and his skill set allowed him to thrive amidst the challenges posed by powerful hitters. His legacy in the sport remains significant as he is remembered for his impact on the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
98 68 244 172 48 8 10 1311.3 1313 582 140 279 681 3.99 0

Career ERA 3.99 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — near 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
1979 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 0 0 0 0.00 — -
1980 CHW AL 9 3 24 13 3 1 0 112.3 123 57 41 55 4.57 3.84 (-19%) -
1981 CHW AL 9 3 43 1 0 0 10 90.7 80 36 28 60 3.57 3.58 (avg) -
1982 CHW AL 19 15 39 32 14 2 0 239.7 248 94 48 124 3.53 3.86 (+9%) -
1983 CHW AL 24 10 36 36 11 1 0 260.7 236 106 31 148 3.66 3.87 (+5%) -
1984 CHW AL 13 18 34 34 11 1 0 235.7 244 117 43 126 4.47 3.81 (-17%) -
1985 SDP NL 16 8 31 31 8 3 0 210.3 210 81 20 83 3.47 3.89 (+11%) -
1986 SDP NL 8 11 35 25 1 0 0 159.0 170 91 68 85 5.15 3.97 (-30%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
246 110 7 10 1 0 0 3 0 2 39 0.091 0.107 0.100 0.207 -853.4

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Career OBP .107 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.207 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 71.0% 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
1979 CHW AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CHW AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHW AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHW AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHW AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHW AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 SDP NL 31 64 4 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 21 0.062 .257 (-76%) .323 (-76%) .390 (-84%) .714 (-80%) -853.4
1986 SDP NL 35 46 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 18 0.130 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1983 ALCS CHA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 9.0 5 1 0 4 1.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1983 ALCS CHA 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 5 1 0 4 1.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
P 244 172 76 196 9 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CHA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1980 CHA P 24 13 1 12 1 0
1981 CHA P 43 1 6 8 0 1
1982 CHA P 39 32 16 26 0 3
1983 CHA P 36 36 21 56 2 4
1984 CHA OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1984 CHA P 34 34 12 37 3 2
1985 SDN P 31 31 12 40 1 4
1986 SDN P 35 25 8 17 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 244

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1985 All-Star Game MVP
1983 Cy Young Award
1983 Player of the Week Week of 1983-08-26
1983 TSN All-Star RHP
1983 TSN Pitcher of the Year
1982 Pitcher of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 SDN NL $1,000,000
1985 SDN NL $975,000
Total Career Earnings $1,975,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Cy Young Award AL 1st 116.0 140 17
1983 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 24.0 392 0