Eddie Boyle
| Eddie Boyle | |||
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| Catcher | |||
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Born: May 8, 1874 Cincinnati, Ohio | |||
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Died: February 9, 1941 (aged 66) Cincinnati, Ohio | |||
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MLB debut | |||
| April 17, 1896 for the Louisville Colonels | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
| September 16, 1896 for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
Career statistics | |||
| At bats | 14 | ||
| Home Runs | 0 | ||
| Batting average | .125 | ||
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Edward J. Boyle (May 8, 1874 – February 9, 1941) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1896 season. Listed at 6' 3", 200 lb., Boyle batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His older brother, Jack Boyle, also played in the majors.
In one season career, Boyle went hitless in 14 at-bats in five games (.000). In five catching appearances, he committed two errors in 22 chances for a .909 fielding percentage.
Boyle died in his homeland of Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 66.