Buck Becannon
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1887)
Buck Becannon was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1887 for the New York Metropolitans and the New York Giants, a span of 4 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 3-8 with a 5.93 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/5/1923 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-10-15
- Last Game
- 1887-05-28
Full name: James Melvin Becannon
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 85.0 | 108 | 59 | 24 | 13 | 6.25 | 3.03 (-106%) | -2828.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 91.0 | 110 | 60 | 26 | 15 | 5.93 | — | -2,829 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .244 | .279 | .244 | .523 | 0 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .244 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.
Career OPS .523 vs. league average .638 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 10 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .303 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 12 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Buck Becannon: the record in brief
According to the bio, Buck Becannon debuted on October 15, 1884 and played a final game on May 28, 1887. By club, Becannon's seasons break down as the New York Metropolitans (1884 through 1885) and the New York Giants (1887). Becannon is listed as a pitcher at 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. Becannon was born on August 22, 1859, in New York, NY, USA. Becannon's death is recorded on November 5, 1923, in New York, NY, USA. Buck Becannon was the playing name; the full given name is James Melvin.
The pitching table credits Becannon with a 3-8 record and a 5.93 ERA in 11 games. The totals include 15 strikeouts and 11 complete games. Against a 3.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.93 mark was 92.7% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.25 in 1885, when the league's was 3.03.
Becannon made 1 postseason pitching appearances, with a 0-1 record and 10.50 ERA. Those appearances came in 1884.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buck Becannon
- What years did Buck Becannon play?
- Buck Becannon played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1887.
- Was Buck Becannon a pitcher?
- Yes. Buck Becannon pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 15 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Buck Becannon hit?
- Buck Becannon hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Buck Becannon play for?
- Buck Becannon played for 2 teams: the New York Metropolitans (1884–1885) and the New York Giants (1887).
- What were Buck Becannon's career stats?
- In 11 games, Buck Becannon went 3-8 with a 5.93 ERA, 15 strikeouts, and 91.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Buck Becannon play?
- Buck Becannon played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Buck Becannon and how much did he weigh?
- Buck Becannon was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Buck Becannon's career ERA?
- Buck Becannon finished with a 5.93 career ERA, going 3-8 with 15 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Buck Becannon have?
- Buck Becannon recorded 15 career strikeouts.
- Is Buck Becannon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buck Becannon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.