Kevin Buckley
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984)
Kevin Buckley was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1984 for the Texas Rangers. In 5 career games, he hit .286 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-04
- Last Game
- 1984-09-25
Full name: Kevin John Buckley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .286 | .444 | .429 | .873 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.
Career OBP .444 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +37.7% above league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.
Career OPS .873 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — +23.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-25 | TEX | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984-09-24 | TEX | OAK | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-07 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-04 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Orono | Orono | ME | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Kevin Buckley: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 1984 and the final game on September 25, 1984, Kevin Buckley built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Texas Rangers in 1984. At 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Buckley is listed as a designated hitter. The bio says Buckley threw and hit right-handed. Buckley was born on January 16, 1959, in Quincy, MA, USA. Kevin Buckley was the playing name; the full given name is Kevin John.
Across 5 games at the plate, Buckley's career line reads 2 hits in 7 at bats for a .286 average. The league as a whole hit .260 across Buckley's seasons, which puts the .286 career mark 9.9% above average. By OPS the gap is 23.4% above league average (.873 against .708). Only one season appears, 1984 for the Texas Rangers, when Buckley played 5 games and went 2 for 7.
Before the majors, Buckley played college baseball at University of Maine at Orono (1979, 1980, and 1981).
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at designated hitter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Buckley
- Was Kevin Buckley a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Buckley was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Kevin Buckley hit?
- Kevin Buckley hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Buckley play for?
- Kevin Buckley played for one team, the Texas Rangers (1984).
- What were Kevin Buckley's career stats?
- In 5 games, Kevin Buckley had 2 hits and 1 runs, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Kevin Buckley play?
- Kevin Buckley played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Buckley and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Buckley was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Kevin Buckley's career batting average?
- Kevin Buckley batted .286 over his career, with 2 hits in 7 at bats.
- Is Kevin Buckley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Buckley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.