Garland Buckeye
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1918-1928)
Garland Buckeye was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1928 for the Washington Senators, the Cleveland Guardians, and the New York Giants, a span of 11 seasons. Across 108 career appearances, he went 30-39 with a 3.91 ERA and 134 strikeouts. He also batted .230 with 5 home runs.
- 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
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 260 lb
- Died
- 11/14/1975 in Sand Lake, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1918-06-19
- Last Game
- 1928-07-12
Full name: Garland Maires Buckeye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 13 | 8 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 153.0 | 161 | 62 | 58 | 49 | 3.65 | 4.55 (+20%) | 317.9 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 6 | 9 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 165.2 | 160 | 57 | 69 | 36 | 3.10 | 4.11 (+25%) | -502.4 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 10 | 17 | 35 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 204.2 | 231 | 90 | 74 | 38 | 3.96 | 4.08 (+3%) | -897.4 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 58 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 6.69 | 4.13 (-62%) | 35.0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14.73 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 30 | 39 | 108 | 67 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 564.0 | 622 | 245 | 214 | 134 | 3.91 | — | -1,047 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 204 | 19 | 47 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 36 | .230 | .263 | .368 | .631 | -510 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career SLG .368 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .631 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 30 | 62 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .226 | .288 (-22%) | .349 (-28%) | .407 (+3%) | .756 (-12%) | -142.0 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 32 | 60 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .200 | .279 (-28%) | .345 (-31%) | .390 (-10%) | .735 (-20%) | -214.7 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 35 | 71 | 6 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .268 | .282 (-5%) | .344 (-14%) | .392 (-10%) | .736 (-12%) | -152.9 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 108 | 204 | 19 | 47 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 36 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -510 | ||
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 (216 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 101 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 12 | .218 |
| Away | 52 | 103 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 11 | .243 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 289.0 | 315 | 122 | 109 | 69 | 3.80 |
| Away | 52 | 274.1 | 307 | 121 | 109 | 65 | 3.97 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-07-12 | NY1 | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-23 | CLE | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-06-11 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-09 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-05-31 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-05-25 | CLE | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-04-30 | CLE | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-04-25 | CLE | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-04-15 | CLE | DET | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-07-12 | NY1 | STL | — | 4.1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1928-06-23 | CLE | SLA | L | 2.2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 5.0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928-06-11 | CLE | MIN | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-06-09 | CLE | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928-05-31 | CLE | DET | — | 2.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-05-25 | CLE | SLA | — | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-04-30 | CLE | SLA | L | 6.1 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928-04-25 | CLE | SLA | W | 7.0 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-15 | CLE | DET | L | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 108 |
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Garland Buckeye: the record in brief
The profile opens with Garland Buckeye's first major league game on June 19, 1918; the last one listed came on July 12, 1928. The team column moves through the Washington Senators (1918), the Cleveland Indians (1925 through 1928), and the New York Giants (1928). Buckeye played primarily as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 16, 1897, in Heron Lake, MN, USA and a listed size of 260 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Buckeye's death is recorded on November 14, 1975, in Sand Lake, WI, USA. The bio lists the given name Garland Maires.
The pitching table credits Buckeye with a 30-39 record and a 3.91 ERA in 108 games. Buckeye had 134 strikeouts and 29 complete games. Buckeye's 3.91 ERA was close to the 4.02 league figure for those seasons. 1925 brought Buckeye a season-high 13 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.10 in 1926, when the league's was 4.11.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garland Buckeye
- What years did Garland Buckeye play?
- Garland Buckeye played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1928.
- Was Garland Buckeye a pitcher?
- Yes. Garland Buckeye pitched in the major leagues, recording 30 wins and 134 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Garland Buckeye hit?
- Garland Buckeye hit 5 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What teams did Garland Buckeye play for?
- Garland Buckeye played for 3 teams: the Washington Senators (1918), the Cleveland Indians (1925–1928), and the New York Giants (1928).
- What were Garland Buckeye's career stats?
- In 108 games, Garland Buckeye went 30-39 with a 3.91 ERA, 134 strikeouts, 564.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves. At the plate he had 47 hits and 5 home runs.
- What position did Garland Buckeye play?
- Garland Buckeye played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Garland Buckeye and how much did he weigh?
- Garland Buckeye was listed at 6 feet and 260 pounds.
- What was Garland Buckeye's career ERA?
- Garland Buckeye finished with a 3.91 career ERA, going 30-39 with 134 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Garland Buckeye have?
- Garland Buckeye recorded 134 career strikeouts.
- Is Garland Buckeye in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garland Buckeye has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.