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Name Team Age
Oil Can Boyd Retired (1988, Age 35) Died (2023, Age 70)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 54
(1973)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Aaron Fox League 0 9 years (132 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ C+ F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
D  B+ B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 10/13/1953
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1973F B-D+
1974F B-C-
1975D-B C+
1976D-B+B-
1977D-B+B-
1978D-A-B-
1979D-A-B 
1980D-A-B 
1981D A-B 
1982D A-B+
1983D A-B+
1984D A-B+
1985D A-B+
1986D A-B+
1987D A-B+
1988D A-B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1988-11-01Oil Can Boyd has retired from the Boston Yankees
1988-08-21The Boston Yankees have promoted Red Ruffing to the major league team. The Boston Yankees have designated Oil Can Boyd for assignment.
1986-07-02The Boston Yankees have placed Oil Can Boyd on the trade block.
1985-08-06Oil Can Boyd of the Boston Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1981-07-24Oil Can Boyd of the Boston Yankees is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1979-03-25The Boston Yankees have promoted Oil Can Boyd to the major league team. The Boston Yankees have designated Les Likely for assignment.
1978-05-20The Boston Yankees have sent Oil Can Boyd to the minors.
1978-04-28The Boston Yankees have renamed Joe Colpaert to Oil Can Boyd.
1978-04-28The Boston Yankees have promoted Joe Colpaert to the major league team. The Boston Yankees have designated Ron Davis for assignment.