Loyd Colson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970)
Loyd Colson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1970 for the New York Yankees. Across 1 career appearance, he went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 3 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
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-09-25
Full name: Loyd Albert Colson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-09-25 | NYY | DET | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacone College | Muskogee | OK | 1967 |
Loyd Colson: the record in brief
The bio dates Loyd Colson's major league debut to September 25, 1970. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Yankees. Colson, born on November 4, 1947, in Wellington, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 190 pounds. Colson's full given name, per the bio, is Loyd Albert Colson.
Colson's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 4.50 ERA over 1 appearances. The totals include 3 strikeouts. Against a 3.89 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 15.8% worse. Colson's only pitching season is 1970: 1 games, 3 strikeouts.
The college table lists Bacone College in 1967.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Loyd Colson
- Was Loyd Colson a pitcher?
- Yes. Loyd Colson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What teams did Loyd Colson play for?
- Loyd Colson played for one team, the New York Yankees (1970).
- What were Loyd Colson's career stats?
- In 1 game, Loyd Colson went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 2.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Loyd Colson play?
- Loyd Colson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Loyd Colson and how much did he weigh?
- Loyd Colson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Loyd Colson's career ERA?
- Loyd Colson finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Loyd Colson have?
- Loyd Colson recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Loyd Colson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Loyd Colson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.