Matt Boyd, Pitcher, Detroit Tigers
Date of Birth: 2/2/1991
Birthplace: Bellevue, Washington
College: Oregon State University
Matt Boyd, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, was first drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2012 but he didn't sign with them. A year later, he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was traded to the Tigers on July 30, 2015, in the deal that sent David Price to the Blue Jays.
Boyd pitched in the minor leagues from 2013 through part of 2015. In 53 games, he pitched 272.0 innings and he had a 15-12 record, 278 strikeouts to 64 walks, and a 2.48 ERA.
In 2015, Boyd pitched in 2 games with the Blue Jays and 11 games with the Tigers. He had a 7.53 ERA in 57.1 innings.
Boyd finished the 2016 season with a 4.53 ERA in 18 games as a starter and 2 games as a reliever with the Tigers. He had 6 wins to 5 losses and 82 strikeouts to 29 walks in 97.1 innings.
In 2017, Boyd had a 5.27 ERA in 25 games as a starter and 1 game of relief. He finished the season with 6 wins and 11 losses and 110 strikeouts to 53 walks in 135.0 innings.
Boyd pitched in 31 games in 2018. He finished the season with 9 wins and 13 losses, 159 strikeouts to 51 walks, and a 4.39 ERA in 170.1 innings.
Boyd finished the 2019 season with 9 wins and 12 losses, 238 strikeouts to 50 walks, and a 4.56 ERA in 185.1 innings in 32 games.
Boyd pitched in 12 games in 2020. He finished the season with 3 wins and 7 losses, 60 strikeouts to 22 walks, and a 6.71 ERA in 60.1 innings.
Boyd spent time on the IL in 2021 with left arm discomfort and left elbow strain. He finished the season with 3 wins and 8 losses, 67 strikeouts to 23 walks, and a 3.89 ERA in 78.2 innings in 15 games.
Boyd became a free agent on November 30, 2021. He signed with the San Francisco Giants on March 20, 2022. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners on August 2nd.
Boyd became a free agent on November 6, 2022. He rejoined the Tigers on December 14th.
Career pitching statistics for Boyd through 2021 include:
- 149 games played
- 784.1 innings pitched
- 37-62 win-loss record
- 759 strikeouts to 248 walks
- 4.96 ERA
Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Matt Boyd
Baseball Reference - Matt Boyd