Dick Hyde

Born: 8/3/1928 in Hindsboro, IL, USA

Died: 4/15/2020 in Champaign, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-23 | Final Game: 1961-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Elde Hyde

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Biography

Dick Hyde was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1955 to 1961. Born in 1928, Hyde made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by competitive pitching and the emergence of new talents. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 14 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56, Hyde demonstrated a solid command of his pitches, allowing him to navigate through the challenges faced by pitchers in the mid-20th century. Hyde's career included 144 strikeouts and 23 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions on the mound were particularly valuable during a period when bullpens became increasingly important to a team's success. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Hyde's consistent performance and reliability made him an integral part of the pitching staff during his tenure in the league. His career remains a testament to the skills and determination required to succeed in the competitive landscape of baseball during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	14	169	2	0	0	23	298.3	273	118	13	137	144	3.56	0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 8.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1955	WSN	AL	0	0	3	0	0	2.0	2	1	1	1	4.50	—	-
1957	WSN	AL	4	3	52	2	1	109.3	104	50	56	46	4.12	3.83 (-7%)	-
1958	WSN	AL	10	3	53	0	18	103.0	82	20	35	49	1.75	3.86 (+55%)	-
1959	WSN	AL	2	5	37	0	4	54.3	56	30	27	29	4.97	3.90 (-27%)	-
1960	WSN	AL	0	1	9	0	0	8.7	11	4	5	4	4.15	—	-
1961	BAL	AL	1	2	15	0	0	21.0	18	13	13	15	5.57	4.03 (-38%)	138.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
169	43	3	4	0	0	0	1	1	3	16	0.093	0.152	0.093	0.245	0.0

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career SLG .093 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.245 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1955	WSN	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1957	WSN	AL	52	18	1	3	1	0	1	6	0.167	—	—	—	—
1958	WSN	AL	53	18	1	0	0	0	2	7	0.000	—	—	—	—
1959	WSN	AL	37	6	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1960	WSN	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1961	BAL	AL	15	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—