James Hoyt
Born: 9/30/1986 in Boise, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-08-03 | Final Game: 2021-08-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: James Allen Hoyt
Biography
James Hoyt was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1986, who made a mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 until his retirement in 2021. Over the course of his career, which spanned five seasons, Hoyt showcased his skills primarily as a reliever. He concluded his playing days with a record of 4-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he amassed a total of 135 strikeouts during his time in the league, though he did not record any saves.
Hoyt's career unfolded in a competitive era of MLB characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Despite being a relatively short tenure in the majors, his performance reflected a solid understanding of pitching mechanics and strategy. Hoyt's contributions to his teams were instrumental, as he provided a reliable option out of the bullpen, helping to bridge games and secure wins for his clubs. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as an example of perseverance and dedication in a highly demanding sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.7 | 95 | 45 | 15 | 41 | 135 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 4.50 | -403.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 1 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 51 | 24 | 14 | 66 | 4.38 | 1318.7 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2.16 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 1.23 | 464.1 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIA | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLDS2 | MIA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 107 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | P | 43 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | HOU | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIA | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 107 |