Jake Buchanan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2017)
Jake Buchanan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017 for the Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. Across 29 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 4.73 ERA and 33 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
- 6'0" / 232 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-06-21
- Last Game
- 2017-06-17
Full name: Jake Thomas 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 | HOU | AL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.1 | 41 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 4.58 | 3.74 (-23%) | -737.6 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2.00 | 3.96 (+50%) | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 8.16 | 4.36 (-87%) | -444.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.2 | 73 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 4.73 | — | -1,182 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | .400 | .250 | .650 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +25.3% above league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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 | HOU | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Away | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 29.1 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 4.30 |
| Away | 17 | 35.1 | 45 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 5.09 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-17 | CIN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-06-13 | CIN | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-06-09 | CIN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-06-04 | CIN | ATL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-29 | CIN | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-30 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-05 | CHC | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-06-06 | HOU | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-06-05 | HOU | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-31 | HOU | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-17 | CIN | LAD | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-06-13 | CIN | SDP | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-06-09 | CIN | LAD | — | 2.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-06-04 | CIN | ATL | — | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-05-29 | CIN | TOR | — | 3.2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-30 | CHC | CIN | W | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016-09-05 | CHC | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-06-06 | HOU | TOR | — | 2.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-06-05 | HOU | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-31 | HOU | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 | 29 |
Jake Buchanan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jake Buchanan's first major league game on June 21, 2014; the last one listed came on June 17, 2017. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (2014 through 2015), the Chicago Cubs (2016), and the Cincinnati Reds (2017). Buchanan played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 24, 1989, in Charlotte, NC, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 232 pounds. Buchanan's full given name, per the bio, is Jake Thomas Buchanan.
Across 29 games (3 starts), Buchanan recorded 2 wins against 3 losses with a 4.73 ERA. The totals include 33 strikeouts. Against a 4.06 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.73 mark was 16.5% worse. 2014 was Buchanan's sharpest full season, a 4.58 ERA against the league's 3.74.
Buchanan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 29 games. The fielding table credits Buchanan with 4 putouts, 10 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Buchanan
- What years did Jake Buchanan play?
- Jake Buchanan played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017.
- Was Jake Buchanan a pitcher?
- Yes. Jake Buchanan pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jake Buchanan hit?
- Jake Buchanan hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jake Buchanan play for?
- Jake Buchanan played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (2014–2015), the Chicago Cubs (2016), and the Cincinnati Reds (2017).
- What were Jake Buchanan's career stats?
- In 29 games, Jake Buchanan went 2-3 with a 4.73 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and 64.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Jake Buchanan play?
- Jake Buchanan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jake Buchanan and how much did he weigh?
- Jake Buchanan was listed at 6 feet and 232 pounds.
- What was Jake Buchanan's career ERA?
- Jake Buchanan finished with a 4.73 career ERA, going 2-3 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jake Buchanan have?
- Jake Buchanan recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is Jake Buchanan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jake Buchanan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.