Loyd Christopher
Born: 12/31/1919 in Richmond, CA, USA
Died: 9/5/1991 in Richmond, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-20 | Final Game: 1947-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Loyd Eugene Christopher
Biography
Loyd Christopher was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned from 1945 to 1947. He played primarily as a position player during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, emerging shortly after World War II when the game was experiencing a resurgence of talent and interest. Christopher made his mark in the league with a total of 16 games, where he accumulated 9 hits and recorded 4 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .243.
Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Christopher's contributions to his teams were marked by his ability to put the ball in play and drive in runs when needed. His career, albeit brief, was part of a pivotal era in baseball history that witnessed the integration of players and the evolution of the game into a more dynamic and competitive landscape. Despite the limited statistics, Loyd Christopher's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the diverse experiences of players during the mid-20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.243 | 0.333 | 0.297 | 0.631 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 8 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CHW | AL | 7 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 11 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BOS | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | CHA | OF | 7 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 3 |