Billy Buckner
Born: 8/27/1983 in Decatur, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-08-25 | Final Game: 2014-05-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: William Jennings Buckner
Biography
Billy Buckner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2007 to 2014. Born in 1983, Buckner played primarily in Major League Baseball, where he exhibited a blend of determination and skill on the mound. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.02. Buckner struck out 114 batters, showcasing his ability to handle major league hitters despite facing challenges in his consistency.
Buckner's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Although he did not achieve the same level of recognition as some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were valued during a time when the game was evolving with new strategies and player development techniques. After his retirement on May 24, 2014, Buckner left a lasting impact on those who witnessed his journey in the sport, exemplifying the perseverance that defines many athletes in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 44 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.3 | 196 | 108 | 30 | 65 | 114 | 6.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 37 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 5.29 | - |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3.21 | - |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 4 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.3 | 94 | 55 | 29 | 64 | 6.40 | - |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 11.08 | - |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4.67 | -1526.1 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4.76 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 27 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.222 | 0.250 | 0.296 | 0.546 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 16 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 24 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | P | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | ARI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | ARI | P | 16 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | ARI | P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAA | P | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ARI | NL | $403,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $403,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2004 |