Mike Buskey
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977)
Mike Buskey was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1977 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 6 career games, he hit .286 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-05
- Last Game
- 1977-10-01
Full name: Michael Thomas Buskey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 | .375 | .571 | .946 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.
Career SLG .571 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +42.5% above league average.
Career OPS .946 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +29.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Away | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-01 | PHI | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-30 | PHI | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-28 | PHI | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-16 | PHI | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-05 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Mike Buskey: the record in brief
September 5, 1977 and October 1, 1977 bracket Mike Buskey's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Buskey's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Born on January 13, 1949, in San Francisco, CA, USA, Buskey is listed as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Buskey's listed size is 5'11" and 160 pounds. Mike Buskey was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Thomas.
Buskey collected 2 hits in 7 at bats across 6 games, good for a .286 batting average, adding 1 RBI. Over the seasons Buskey played, league hitters batted .264; the .286 career figure is 8.1% above that. In OPS terms, Buskey's .946 stands 29.6% above the league's .730. Buskey's lone season row is 1977 with the Philadelphia Phillies: 6 games, 2 hits in 7 at bats.
Buskey appears at one position only: shortstop, in 6 games.
Before the majors, Buskey played college baseball at University of San Francisco (1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Buskey
- Was Mike Buskey a pitcher?
- No. Mike Buskey was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Mike Buskey hit?
- Mike Buskey hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Mike Buskey play for?
- Mike Buskey played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1977).
- What were Mike Buskey's career stats?
- In 6 games, Mike Buskey had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Mike Buskey play?
- Mike Buskey played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Buskey and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Buskey was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Mike Buskey's career batting average?
- Mike Buskey batted .286 over his career, with 2 hits in 7 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Buskey have?
- Mike Buskey drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Buskey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Buskey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.