Phil Voyles
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929)
Phil Voyles was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1929 for the Boston Braves. In 20 career games, he hit .235 with 16 hits and 14 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/3/1972 in Marlborough, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-09-04
- Last Game
- 1929-10-06
Full name: Philip Vance Voyles
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 68 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .235 | .297 | .294 | .591 | -267 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.
Career OPS .591 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 20 | 68 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .235 | .289 (-19%) | .353 (-16%) | .415 (-29%) | .769 (-23%) | -266.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 68 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -267 | ||
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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | .556 |
| Away | 17 | 59 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 10 | .186 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-10-06 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-10-05 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-10-05 | BSN | BRO | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-09-28 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929-09-27 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-24 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-21 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-09-19 | BSN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-18 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 20 |
Phil Voyles: the record in brief
According to the bio, Phil Voyles debuted on September 4, 1929 and played a final game on October 6, 1929. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Braves in 1929. Born on May 12, 1900, in Murphy, NC, USA, Voyles is listed as a center fielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Voyles's death is recorded on November 3, 1972, in Marlborough, MA, USA. Phil Voyles was the playing name; the full given name is Philip Vance.
Across 20 games at the plate, Voyles's career line reads 16 hits in 68 at bats for a .235 average, plus 14 RBI. Reaching base at a .297 clip and slugging .294, Voyles finished with a .591 OPS. Voyles's .235 average ran 18.7% below the .289 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1929 with the Boston Braves, 20 games, 68 at bats and 16 hits. That year the league hit .289, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position breakdown shows 20 games, all at center field. In the outfield, Voyles's fielding totals are 45 putouts, 2 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Voyles
- Was Phil Voyles a pitcher?
- No. Phil Voyles was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Phil Voyles hit?
- Phil Voyles hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Phil Voyles play for?
- Phil Voyles played for one team, the Boston Braves (1929).
- What were Phil Voyles's career stats?
- In 20 games, Phil Voyles had 16 hits, 14 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Phil Voyles play?
- Phil Voyles played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Voyles and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Voyles was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Phil Voyles's career batting average?
- Phil Voyles batted .235 over his career, with 16 hits in 68 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Voyles have?
- Phil Voyles drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Voyles in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Voyles has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.