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Buzz Boyle Notable

b. February 9, 1908 · Boston Braves 1929–1930, Brooklyn Dodgers 1933–1935

Buzz Boyle divided seven seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Boston Braves from 1929, then the Brooklyn Dodgers through 1935.

Across 366 games he batted .290, with 389 hits and 185 runs. He finished with 12 home runs, 58 doubles and 24 stolen bases.

He played 353 games in the outfield, with 746 putouts and 24 errors.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH, USA on February 9, 1908, and died on November 12, 1978. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1929 BSN 1757815 211 26112 .263
1930 BSN 1100 000 0010 .000
1933 BRO 9333838101 1340 3116247 .299
1934 BRO 12847288144 26107 4851448 .305
1935 BRO 12747551129 1794 4443457 .272
Career 3661343185389 582412 12511612524 .290

On this day & linked events

1908

Born February 9, 1908

Cincinnati, OH, USA

1978

Died November 12, 1978