David Buchanan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2024)
David Buchanan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2024 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 11 seasons. Across 36 career appearances, he went 8-17 with a 4.97 ERA and 116 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-05-24
Full name: David Andrew 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 6 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.2 | 120 | 49 | 32 | 71 | 3.75 | 3.74 (avg) | -1560.3 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 2 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.2 | 109 | 58 | 29 | 44 | 6.99 | 3.96 (-76%) | -2554.6 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.70 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 17 | 36 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195.2 | 231 | 108 | 63 | 116 | 4.97 | — | -4,115 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .140 | .232 | .180 | .412 | 0 |
Career AVG .140 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.
Career OBP .232 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.
Career SLG .180 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.
Career OPS .412 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 42.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 20 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 15 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 36 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .140 | — | — | — | — | 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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .172 |
| Away | 16 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .095 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 107.2 | 121 | 55 | 40 | 62 | 4.60 |
| Away | 16 | 88.0 | 110 | 53 | 23 | 54 | 5.42 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-31 | CIN | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-04 | PHI | MIA | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-29 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-23 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-15 | PHI | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-09 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-11 | PHI | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-08-06 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-31 | PHI | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-20 | PHI | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-31 | CIN | MIL | — | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-10-04 | PHI | MIA | — | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015-09-29 | PHI | NYN | — | 4.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015-09-23 | PHI | MIA | — | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015-09-15 | PHI | WAS | L | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015-09-09 | PHI | ATL | L | 3.1 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-08-11 | PHI | AZ | L | 1.2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015-08-06 | PHI | LAD | L | 4.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015-07-31 | PHI | ATL | W | 7.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015-07-20 | PHI | TBR | W | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
Salary History
David Buchanan's recorded salaries total $512,500 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Buchanan's career ran from 2014 to 2024. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PHI | NL | $512,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $512,500 | ||
David Buchanan: the record in brief
David Buchanan's entire major league record comes from the period beginning May 24, 2014. By club, Buchanan's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (2014 to 2015) and the Cincinnati Reds (2024). Born on May 11, 1989, in Atlanta, GA, USA, Buchanan is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 200 pounds. Buchanan's full given name, per the bio, is David Andrew Buchanan.
Buchanan pitched in 36 games, starting 35, and finished with a 8-17 record and 4.97 ERA. The same table counts 116 strikeouts. Against a 3.93 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.97 mark was 26.5% worse. No season topped the 6 wins of 2014. In 2014, one of the busiest seasons, Buchanan posted a 3.75 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.74.
The batting table for Buchanan shows 7 hits in 50 at bats (.140).
Buchanan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 36 games. The fielding table credits Buchanan with 13 putouts, 19 assists and 4 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Buchanan
- What years did David Buchanan play?
- David Buchanan played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2024.
- Was David Buchanan a pitcher?
- Yes. David Buchanan pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 116 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did David Buchanan hit?
- David Buchanan hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did David Buchanan play for?
- David Buchanan played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2014–2015) and the Cincinnati Reds (2024).
- What were David Buchanan's career stats?
- In 36 games, David Buchanan went 8-17 with a 4.97 ERA, 116 strikeouts, and 195.2 innings pitched.
- How much did David Buchanan earn in his career?
- David Buchanan's recorded salaries total $512,500 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Buchanan's career ran from 2014 to 2024. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014.
- What was David Buchanan's salary?
- David Buchanan's recorded salary was $512,500 in 2015.
- What position did David Buchanan play?
- David Buchanan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was David Buchanan and how much did he weigh?
- David Buchanan was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was David Buchanan's career ERA?
- David Buchanan finished with a 4.97 career ERA, going 8-17 with 116 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did David Buchanan have?
- David Buchanan recorded 116 career strikeouts.
- Is David Buchanan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. David Buchanan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.