Jake Buchanan
Born: 9/24/1989 in Charlotte, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-06-21 | Final Game: 2017-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 232 lbs
Full name: Jake Thomas Buchanan
Biography
Jake Buchanan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017. Born in 1989, Buchanan made his debut on June 21, 2014, and contributed to the game during a period marked by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Throughout his career, he showcased his abilities on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. His tenure in the majors was characterized by his versatility, as he was utilized in multiple roles, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league.
Buchanan accumulated a total of 33 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to challenge batters and contribute to his team's pitching depth. While he may not have achieved the standout numbers that some of his contemporaries did, Buchanan's career reflects the journey of many players who navigate the complexities of professional baseball, striving to make an impact in a highly competitive environment. His contributions to the teams he played for, especially within the context of an evolving game, remain a part of his legacy in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 73 | 34 | 7 | 24 | 33 | 4.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 41 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 4.58 | -743.0 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1.50 | - |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 8.16 | -446.2 |
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 | 0.250 | 0.400 | 0.250 | 0.650 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 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 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HOU | P | 17 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | HOU | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHN | P | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |