Doe Boyland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doe Boyland |
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Boyland with the Phoenix Giants c. 1982
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: January 6, 1955 Chicago, Illinois |
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| September 4, 1978, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| October 4, 1981, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .105 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 1 | ||
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Dorian "Doe" Boyland (born January 6, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). After his baseball career, he became a successful businessman, opening many car dealerships.
Playing Baseball
Doe Boyland was picked by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1976 MLB Draft. This was a big step for him into professional baseball.
Before playing pro baseball, Boyland went to the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He first played college basketball there. Later, he also joined the school's college baseball team.
Boyland played in only 21 games for the Pirates. He was with them in 1978, 1979, and 1981. After his time with the Pirates, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants.
A Very Unusual At-Bat
Doe Boyland is known for a very strange moment in baseball history. He is the only MLB player whose first time at bat was a strikeout even though he was sitting on the bench!
This happened on September 4, 1978. The Pirates were playing against the New York Mets. In the first game of a doubleheader, the score was tied.
Boyland was sent in to pinch-hit for a pitcher. He was a 23-year-old rookie. The Mets pitcher threw two strikes and one ball to Boyland.
Then, the Mets changed pitchers. Because of this, the Pirates manager also decided to change players. He replaced Boyland with another pinch-hitter.
The new hitter struck out. But because of baseball's scoring rules, that strikeout was officially given to Boyland. It was a very unusual way to start a career!
Boyland played his last game for the Pirates on October 4, 1981. He retired from baseball in 1982.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career, Doe Boyland became a successful businessman. He started many car dealerships. These dealerships were in different states, including Florida, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
In 2019, the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh gave Boyland a special honorary doctorate degree. This was to recognize his achievements.
In 2021, a sportswriter named Joel Sherman reported something interesting. He said that Doe Boyland was happy running his car dealerships. He was not interested in working for the Mets baseball team.
