Joe Boley
Born: 7/19/1896 in Mahanoy City, PA, USA
Died: 12/30/1962 in Mahanoy City, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-04-12 | Final Game: 1932-06-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Peter Boley
Biography
Joe Boley was a professional baseball player born in 1896 who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1932. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 540 games, showcasing his abilities as both a hitter and a defensive player. Boley amassed a total of 478 hits, contributing to a batting average of .269. His offensive performance included seven home runs and 227 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 15 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of speed and power that was characteristic of players during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Boley's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increasing offensive production. His solid performance on the field made him a notable player of his time, contributing to the teams he played for, including the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees. Although he may not have reached the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Boley's contributions to the game and his ability to perform consistently in the majors establish his place in baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.0 | 30.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.267 | 0.290 | 0.267 | 0.557 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 32.0 | 30.0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.267 | 0.290 | 0.267 | 0.557 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | 1780 | 203 | 478 | 88 | 22 | 7 | 227 | 15 | 130 | 84 | 0.269 | 0.323 | 0.354 | 0.677 | -3441.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 118 | 370 | 49 | 115 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 52 | 8 | 26 | 14 | 0.311 | 311.9 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 132 | 425 | 49 | 112 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 49 | 5 | 32 | 11 | 0.264 | -1151.6 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 91 | 303 | 36 | 76 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 47 | 1 | 24 | 16 | 0.251 | -782.5 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 121 | 420 | 41 | 116 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 0 | 32 | 26 | 0.276 | -952.1 |
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 67 | 224 | 26 | 51 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 0.228 | -867.2 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 10 | 34 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 39 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | PHA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1930 | WS | PHA | 6 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.095 |
| 1929 | WS | PHA | 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.235 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 527 | 0 | 918 | 1330 | 102 | 245 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHA | SS | 114 | 0 | 182 | 318 | 26 | 49 |
| 1928 | PHA | SS | 132 | 0 | 244 | 320 | 30 | 51 |
| 1929 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHA | SS | 88 | 0 | 161 | 229 | 15 | 50 |
| 1930 | PHA | SS | 120 | 0 | 221 | 296 | 16 | 62 |
| 1931 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PHA | SS | 62 | 0 | 102 | 149 | 12 | 31 |
| 1932 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | PHA | SS | 10 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 525 |