Dick Hyde
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1955-1961)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 4/15/2020 in Champaign, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1955-04-23
- Last Game
- 1961-08-04
Full name: Richard Elde Hyde
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 14 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 298.3 | 273 | 118 | 13 | 137 | 144 | 3.56 | 2656.7 |
Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 8.9% better than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 4 | 3 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 109.3 | 104 | 50 | 56 | 46 | 4.12 | 3.83 (-7%) | 38.2 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 10 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 103.0 | 82 | 20 | 35 | 49 | 1.75 | 3.86 (+55%) | 2981.8 |
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 54.3 | 56 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 4.97 | 3.90 (-27%) | -501.3 |
| 1960 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.15 | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 5.57 | 4.03 (-38%) | 138.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 17 | 14 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 298.1 | 273 | 118 | 137 | 144 | 3.56 | — | 2,657 | ||
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
Career AVG .093 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.
Career OBP .152 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Career SLG .093 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.
Career OPS .245 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 65.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS1 | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 52 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 53 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WS1 | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BAL | AL | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 169 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | .093 | — | — | — | — | 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 (338 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| Away | 79 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .095 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 161.0 | 140 | 56 | 54 | 82 | 3.13 |
| Away | 79 | 137.1 | 133 | 62 | 83 | 61 | 4.06 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-08-04 | BAL | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-07-22 | BAL | CHW | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-07-20 | BAL | DET | — | 0.1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-07-18 | BAL | DET | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-07-17 | BAL | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-07-01 | BAL | DET | L | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-06-25 | BAL | LAA | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-06-24 | BAL | LAA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-06-14 | BAL | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961-06-12 | BAL | CHW | L | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 169 | 2 | 16 | 79 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | P | 52 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| 1958 | WS1 | P | 53 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | WS1 | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | WS1 | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | BAL | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 169 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 26.0 | 336 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Hyde
- What years did Dick Hyde play?
- Dick Hyde played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1961.
- Was Dick Hyde a pitcher?
- Yes. Dick Hyde pitched in the major leagues, recording 17 wins and 144 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dick Hyde hit?
- Dick Hyde hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.