Dennis 'Oil Can' Boyd
Career Overview

Players Baseball Dennis 'Oil Can' Boyd

Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd, known for his colorful personality and unique nickname, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball primarily during the 1980s. Born on October 6, 1959, in Meridian, Mississippi, Boyd's journey to the major leagues began in the small town of his birth, where he developed a love for the game of baseball. Boyd's

Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd, known for his colorful personality and unique nickname, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball primarily during the 1980s. Born on October 6, 1959, in Meridian, Mississippi, Boyd's journey to the major leagues began in the small town of his birth, where he developed a love for the game of baseball. Boyd's

Career Pitching Stats

AL 1982-1991

Win-Loss

78–77

ERA

4.04

Strikeouts

799

WHIP

1.292

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Skills Scorecard

Control

B+

Velocity

C+

Stamina

A-

Command

C-

Range

A

Fielding

B

Career Timeline

1982-1989

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

1990-1991

Montreal Expos (NL)

Player

1991

Texas Rangers (AL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Oct 6th, 1959

Age 65 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 1" 155 lbs

Position SP

Uniform #s 23 · 29

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