Jason Boyd
Born: 2/23/1973 in St. Clair, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-09-10 | Final Game: 2004-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jason Pernell Boyd
Biography
Jason Boyd, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 until 2004. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, contributing to teams with his pitching versatility. Boyd finished his career with a record of 5-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.74, showcasing his ability to handle the pressure of Major League games despite the challenges that often accompany a pitching career.
With a total of 97 strikeouts, Boyd demonstrated a competent strikeout capability, reflecting his potential to be a strikeout pitcher. However, he did not accrue any saves during his time in the league, indicating that his role was primarily as a middle reliever rather than a closer. Boyd’s career spanned the early 2000s, a period marked by evolving pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization in baseball. While he may not have been a household name, Boyd's contributions to his teams during his tenure remain a part of the tapestry of Major League Baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.3 | 128 | 85 | 16 | 75 | 97 | 5.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 39 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 6.55 | 482.1 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 33 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 7.94 | - |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 4.30 | -136.4 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 5.54 | -1067.8 |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 113 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PHI | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $350,000 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $253,000 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | $203,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $806,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A Logan College | Carterville | IL | 1993, 1994 |