Jim Boyle
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926)
Jim Boyle was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1926 for the New York Giants.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/24/1958 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-06-20
Full name: James John Boyle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | Cincinnati | OH | 1925, 1926 |
Jim Boyle: the record in brief
The bio dates Jim Boyle's major league debut to June 20, 1926. Boyle's only club in the season tables is the New York Giants. The bio lists Boyle as a catcher who batted and threw right-handed. Boyle is listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Boyle was born on January 19, 1904, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Boyle died on December 24, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Boyle's full given name, per the bio, is James John Boyle.
Every defensive appearance on record for Boyle, 1 games, came at catcher.
Boyle's college years, 1925 and 1926, were spent at Xavier University.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Boyle
- Was Jim Boyle a pitcher?
- No. Jim Boyle was a position player (Catcher).
- What teams did Jim Boyle play for?
- Jim Boyle played for one team, the New York Giants (1926).
- What position did Jim Boyle play?
- Jim Boyle played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Boyle and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Boyle was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- Is Jim Boyle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Boyle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.