Bud Byerly
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1960)
Bud Byerly was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1960 for 5 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 18 seasons. Across 237 career appearances, he went 22-22 with a 3.70 ERA and 209 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2124.9.
- 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
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/26/2012 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-09-26
- Last Game
- 1960-07-21
Full name: Eldred William Byerly
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3.46 | 3.50 (+1%) | 202.3 |
| 1944 | SLN | NL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42.1 | 37 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 3.40 | 3.57 (+5%) | -551.3 |
| 1945 | SLN | NL | 4 | 5 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 95.0 | 111 | 50 | 41 | 39 | 4.74 | 3.67 (-29%) | 82.3 |
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2.45 | 4.36 (+44%) | 276.6 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 | 69 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 3.27 | 4.04 (+19%) | -0.0 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.2 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 5.11 | 3.70 (-38%) | 989.3 |
| 1956 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 51.2 | 45 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 2.96 | 3.96 (+25%) | -139.6 |
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 6 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 95.0 | 94 | 33 | 22 | 39 | 3.13 | 3.83 (+18%) | 1575.8 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.0 | 34 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 6.75 | 3.86 (-75%) | -718.9 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 1.78 | 3.86 (+54%) | 931.5 |
| 1959 | SFN | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1.38 | 3.90 (+65%) | -382.7 |
| 1960 | SFN | NL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22.0 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 5.32 | 3.82 (-39%) | -140.4 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 22 | 22 | 237 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 491.2 | 519 | 202 | 167 | 209 | 3.70 | — | 2,125 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 85 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .118 | .157 | .141 | .298 | 0 |
Career AVG .118 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.
Career OBP .157 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.
Career SLG .141 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.
Career OPS .298 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 57.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | SLN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | SLN | NL | 9 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | SLN | NL | 33 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 41 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | WS1 | AL | 25 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 47 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | SFN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | SFN | NL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 238 | 85 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 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 (475 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 117 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .147 |
| Away | 121 | 51 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .098 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 117 | 226.2 | 245 | 88 | 62 | 104 | 3.49 |
| Away | 120 | 264.2 | 273 | 118 | 104 | 103 | 4.01 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-07-21 | SFG | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-07-05 | SFG | LAD | — | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-07-04 | SFG | CHC | — | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-06-30 | SFG | PIT | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-06-26 | SFG | CIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960-06-22 | SFG | ATL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-06-18 | SFG | PHI | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-06-15 | SFG | PIT | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-06-12 | SFG | ATL | SV | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960-06-09 | SFG | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | CIN | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | CIN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | WS1 | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | P | 47 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | BOS | P | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | SFN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | SFN | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 237 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bud Byerly (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bud Byerly: the record in brief
September 26, 1943 and July 21, 1960 bracket Bud Byerly's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (1943 to 1945), the Cincinnati Reds (1950 through 1952), the Washington Senators (1956 through 1958), the Boston Red Sox (1958), and the San Francisco Giants (1959 to 1960). Byerly played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 26, 1919, in Webster Groves, MO, USA and a listed size of 6'2" and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on January 26, 2012, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Bud Byerly was the playing name; the full given name is Eldred William.
Byerly's career pitching line is 22 wins, 22 losses and a 3.70 ERA over 237 appearances. Byerly had 209 strikeouts and 14 saves. Byerly's 3.70 ERA was close to the 3.83 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 6, in 1957.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bud Byerly
- What years did Bud Byerly play?
- Bud Byerly played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1960.
- Was Bud Byerly a pitcher?
- Yes. Bud Byerly pitched in the major leagues, recording 22 wins and 209 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bud Byerly hit?
- Bud Byerly hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Bud Byerly play for?
- Bud Byerly played for 5 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1943–1945), the Cincinnati Reds (1950–1952), the Washington Senators (1956–1958), the Boston Red Sox (1958), and the San Francisco Giants (1959–1960).
- What were Bud Byerly's career stats?
- In 237 games, Bud Byerly went 22-22 with a 3.70 ERA, 209 strikeouts, 491.2 innings pitched, and 14 saves.
- What position did Bud Byerly play?
- Bud Byerly played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bud Byerly and how much did he weigh?
- Bud Byerly was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Bud Byerly's career ERA?
- Bud Byerly finished with a 3.70 career ERA, going 22-22 with 209 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bud Byerly have?
- Bud Byerly recorded 209 career strikeouts.
- Is Bud Byerly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bud Byerly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.