Eddie Dyer
Born: 10/11/1899 in Morgan City, LA, USA
Died: 4/20/1964 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-07-08 | Final Game: 1927-04-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Edwin Hawley Dyer
Biography
Eddie Dyer was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1922 to 1927. Born in 1899, Dyer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively inclined game. Throughout his time in the majors, Dyer compiled a record of 15 wins and 15 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.75, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during an era when offensive strategies were evolving.
Dyer's career statistics included 63 strikeouts and 3 saves, indicating his ability to be a reliable option in the bullpen as well as a starter. While he may not have achieved the remarkable fame of some of his contemporaries, Dyer's contributions to his teams and the game itself were significant during a time when baseball was steadily growing in popularity and complexity. His legacy, though modest in terms of numbers, is a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 15 | 69 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 256.0 | 316 | 135 | 11 | 96 | 63 | 4.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.45 | - |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4.09 | - |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 8 | 11 | 29 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 136.7 | 174 | 70 | 51 | 23 | 4.61 | - |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 82.3 | 93 | 38 | 24 | 25 | 4.15 | - |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 11.57 | - |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 157 | 31 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 0.223 | 0.269 | 0.344 | 0.613 | -278.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 35 | 45 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 50 | 76 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0.237 | -278.9 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 31 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 69 | 0 | 13 | 69 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | OF | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | P | 29 | 0 | 10 | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLN | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston | TX | 1920, 1921, 1922 |