Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 155lb (185cm, 70kg)
Born: October 6, 1959 in Meridian, MS us
Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 16th round of the 1980 MLB June Amateur Draft from Jackson State University (Jackson, MS).
High School: Meridian HS (Meridian, MS)
School: Jackson State University (Jackson, MS)
Debut:
September 13, 1982
(Age 22-342d,
14,678th in major league history)
vs. CLE 5.1 IP, 7 H, 1 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER, L
Last Game:
October 1, 1991
(Age 31-360d)
vs. SEA 2.2 IP, 5 H, 2 SO, 0 BB, 4 ER, L
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1983 season
Agents: George Kalafatis • Previously: Dennis Coleman
Full Name: Dennis Ray Boyd
Nicknames: Oil Can
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