Boyd Perry, baseball player, 1941-1941

Boyd Perry

Born: 3/21/1914 in Snow Camp, NC, USA

Died: 6/29/1990 in Burlington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-05-23 | Final Game: 1941-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Boyd Glenn Perry

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Biography

Boyd Perry was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from May 23, 1941, to September 20, 1941. His time in the league was marked by a total of 36 games, during which he recorded 15 hits and drove in 11 runs, resulting in a batting average of .181. Perry also showcased his speed on the base paths, contributing one stolen base to his career totals. Notably, he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors. Perry's career unfolded during a challenging period for baseball, as the sport was on the cusp of World War II, which would soon enlist many players and alter the landscape of the game. While his playing time was limited and his statistics reflect the struggles of a player adjusting to the rigors of the Major Leagues, Perry's contributions to his teams during the 1941 season remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 83 9 15 5 0 0 11 1 10 9 0.181 0.269 0.241 0.510 -380.7

Career AVG .181 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 27.8% 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
1941 DET AL 36 83 9 15 5 0 0 11 1 10 9 0.181 .262 (-31%) .332 (-19%) .373 (-35%) .705 (-28%) -380.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 0 18 15 2 2
SS 25 0 28 47 2 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 DET 2B 11 0 18 15 2 2
1941 DET SS 25 0 28 47 2 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Shortstop 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Guilford College Greensboro NC 1933, 1934