Nick Buss
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2016)
Nick Buss was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 4 seasons. In 44 career games, he hit .180 with 18 hits, 1 home runs, and 8 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-09-14
- Last Game
- 2016-10-02
Full name: Nicholas Gregory Buss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 100 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 25 | .180 | .229 | .300 | .529 | -302 |
Career AVG .180 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LAN | NL | 8 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 36 | 81 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 24 | .198 | .255 (-23%) | .321 (-23%) | .417 (-17%) | .738 (-20%) | -302.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 44 | 100 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 25 | .180 | — | — | — | — | -302 | ||
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 (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 49 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .204 |
| Away | 20 | 51 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 7 | .157 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-02 | LAA | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-10-01 | LAA | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-30 | LAA | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-28 | LAA | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-25 | LAA | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-24 | LAA | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016-09-23 | LAA | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016-09-22 | LAA | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-21 | LAA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-20 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 2007, 2008 |
Nick Buss: the record in brief
According to the bio, Nick Buss debuted on September 14, 2013 and played a final game on October 2, 2016. Buss played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2013) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2016). At 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds, Buss is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Buss hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Buss was born on December 15, 1986, in Southfield, MI, USA. On the record, Nick Buss was born Nicholas Gregory Buss.
Across 44 games at the plate, Buss's career line reads 18 hits in 100 at bats for a .180 average, adding 1 home run and 8 RBI. Reaching base at a .229 clip and slugging .300, Buss finished with a .529 OPS. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Buss's .180 average sits 29.2% below it. By OPS the gap is 27.1% below league average (.529 against .727). The highest hit total in a season was 16, in 2016. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .198 in 2016, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Buss
- What years did Nick Buss play?
- Nick Buss played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016.
- Was Nick Buss a pitcher?
- No. Nick Buss was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nick Buss hit?
- Nick Buss hit 1 career home run with 18 hits.
- What teams did Nick Buss play for?
- Nick Buss played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2013) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2016).
- What were Nick Buss's career stats?
- In 44 games, Nick Buss had 18 hits, 1 home runs, 8 RBI, 7 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .180 batting average.
- What position did Nick Buss play?
- Nick Buss played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nick Buss and how much did he weigh?
- Nick Buss was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nick Buss hit each season?
- Nick Buss's home runs by season: 0 in 2013 and 1 in 2016. His most in one season was 1, in 2016.
- What was Nick Buss's career batting average?
- Nick Buss batted .180 over his career, with 18 hits in 100 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nick Buss have?
- Nick Buss drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Nick Buss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nick Buss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.