Bob Buchanan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Bob Buchanan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 5 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 9.78 ERA and 6 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
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-07-13
- Last Game
- 1989-07-16
Full name: Robert Gordon Buchanan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 8.44 | 3.89 (-117%) | -1341.3 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.1 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 9.78 | — | -1,341 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 9.2 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 10.24 |
| Away | 9 | 9.2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9.31 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-16 | KCR | NYY | — | 2.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-07-14 | KCR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985-10-03 | CIN | SDP | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-21 | CIN | HOU | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-14 | CIN | LAD | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | CIN | LAD | — | 1.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985-09-08 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-07 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-03 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-05 | CIN | SDP | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
Bob Buchanan: the record in brief
Bob Buchanan played a first major league game on July 13, 1985 and a last one on July 16, 1989. By club, Buchanan's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1985) and the Kansas City Royals (1989). Buchanan, born on May 3, 1961, in Ridley Park, PA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. Bob Buchanan was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Gordon.
Buchanan's career pitching line is 1 win, 0 losses and a 9.78 ERA over 16 appearances. Also on Buchanan's record: 6 strikeouts. Against a 3.80 league ERA for the same seasons, the 9.78 mark was 157.1% worse. 1985 was Buchanan's sharpest full season, a 8.44 ERA against the league's 3.89.
Buchanan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 16 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 1 putouts and 3 assists.
Buchanan's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 32 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Buchanan
- What years did Bob Buchanan play?
- Bob Buchanan played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Bob Buchanan a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Buchanan pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Buchanan hit?
- Bob Buchanan hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Bob Buchanan play for?
- Bob Buchanan played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1985) and the Kansas City Royals (1989).
- What were Bob Buchanan's career stats?
- In 16 games, Bob Buchanan went 1-0 with a 9.78 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 19.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Bob Buchanan play?
- Bob Buchanan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Buchanan and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Buchanan was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Bob Buchanan's career ERA?
- Bob Buchanan finished with a 9.78 career ERA, going 1-0 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Buchanan have?
- Bob Buchanan recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Buchanan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Buchanan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.