Buddy Booker
Born: 5/28/1942 in Lynchburg, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-06-04 | Final Game: 1968-06-14
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Richard Lee Booker
Biography
Buddy Booker was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1966 to 1968. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was experiencing a shift towards greater offensive production, yet his career statistics reflected the challenges many players faced during that era. Over the course of 23 games, Booker recorded 6 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 5 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .182. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, finishing with 0 stolen bases, he contributed to his teams in other ways during his time on the field.
Booker's playing career, although short-lived, is a testament to the competitive nature of professional baseball in the 1960s. This era was marked by the emergence of legendary players and significant changes in the game, including the integration of talent from diverse backgrounds. Although he did not achieve long-term success in the majors, Buddy Booker's presence in the league during this transformative period remains a noteworthy aspect of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.182 | 0.250 | 0.394 | 0.644 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 18 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 15 | 5 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | C | 12 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 15 |