Jay Buente
Born: 9/28/1983 in Evansville, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-05-27 | Final Game: 2011-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jay Phillip Buente
Biography
Jay Buente was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2011. His career, though brief, saw him take the field in 10 games. Buente was known for his versatility and work ethic, but his time in the majors was marked by challenges at the plate. Over the course of his career, he finished with a batting average of 0.0, without registering any hits, home runs, or runs batted in. His lack of offensive production did not overshadow his contributions to the teams he played for, as he was recognized for his dedication to the game and the valuable experience he brought to the ballpark.
Buente's playing career fell within a competitive era of baseball, characterized by the evolution of player specialization and the increasing importance of analytics in evaluating talent. While he did not achieve the statistical success that many aspire to in the majors, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a testament to the rigorous demands of the sport. After his stint in the MLB, Buente transitioned out of professional play, but his time in baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 7.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 6.55 | - |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 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 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FLO | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLO | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TBA | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |