Jason Boyd
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2004)
Jason Boyd was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. Across 113 career appearances, he went 5-2 with a 5.74 ERA and 97 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-09-10
- Last Game
- 2004-05-13
Full name: Jason Pernell Boyd
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 | 39 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 6.55 | 4.77 (-37%) | 482.1 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 33 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 7.94 | 4.28 (-86%) | -1242.8 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.1 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 4.30 | 4.40 (+2%) | -134.9 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 5.54 | 4.46 (-24%) | -1065.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 5 | 2 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.1 | 128 | 85 | 75 | 97 | 5.74 | — | -1,961 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 113 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 62.1 | 61 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 6.06 |
| Away | 58 | 71.0 | 67 | 43 | 33 | 52 | 5.45 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-13 | PIT | COL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-05-11 | PIT | COL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-05-09 | PIT | LAD | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-04 | PIT | HOU | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-05-01 | PIT | MIL | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-24 | PIT | CIN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-20 | PIT | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-04-18 | PIT | NYN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-04-14 | PIT | CHC | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004-04-10 | PIT | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |
Salary History
Jason Boyd's recorded salaries total $806,000 over 3 seasons, 2000 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Boyd's career ran from 1999 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $350,000 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $253,000 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | $203,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $806,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A Logan College | Carterville | IL | 1993, 1994 |
Jason Boyd: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 1999 and the final game on May 13, 2004, Jason Boyd built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999 to 2004), the Philadelphia Phillies (2000), the San Diego Padres (2002), and the Cleveland Indians (2003). Boyd, born on February 23, 1973, in St. Clair, IL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'3" and 170 pounds. The given name on file is Jason Pernell Boyd.
Boyd pitched in 113 games, starting 0, and finished with a 5-2 record and 5.74 ERA. The totals include 97 strikeouts. Against a 4.52 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.74 mark was 26.8% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.30 in 2003, when the league's was 4.40.
The position breakdown shows 113 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 8 putouts and 27 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Boyd
- What years did Jason Boyd play?
- Jason Boyd played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004.
- Was Jason Boyd a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Boyd pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 97 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jason Boyd hit?
- Jason Boyd hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jason Boyd play for?
- Jason Boyd played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999, 2004), the Philadelphia Phillies (2000), the San Diego Padres (2002), and the Cleveland Indians (2003).
- What were Jason Boyd's career stats?
- In 113 games, Jason Boyd went 5-2 with a 5.74 ERA, 97 strikeouts, and 133.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Jason Boyd earn in his career?
- Jason Boyd's recorded salaries total $806,000 over 3 seasons, 2000 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Boyd's career ran from 1999 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2003.
- What was Jason Boyd's salary?
- Jason Boyd's last recorded salary was $350,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $350,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $203,000, in 2000. The Salary History table lists each season from 2000 to 2004.
- What position did Jason Boyd play?
- Jason Boyd played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Boyd and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Boyd was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Jason Boyd's career ERA?
- Jason Boyd finished with a 5.74 career ERA, going 5-2 with 97 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Boyd have?
- Jason Boyd recorded 97 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Boyd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Boyd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.