Oil Can Boyd (full name: Dennis Ray Boyd; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1982 until 1991 for the Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos and Texas Rangers. He played for the Red Sox from 1982 - 1989, Expos from 1990 - 1991 and Rangers in 1991. Over 10 seasons, he started 207 games, won 78 games, struck out 799 batters, and had a 4.04 ERA. Born on October 6, 1959 in Meridian, MS, Boyd stands 6' 1" and weighs 155 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 16th round of the 1980 amateur draft. His debut was on September 13, 1982 and he played his final game on October 1, 1991. Over his career, Boyd made $4,102,500. Common misspellings of his name include Dennis Oil Can dennis Ray Boyd.