Buck Crouse
Born: 1/6/1897 in Anderson, IN, USA
Died: 10/23/1983 in Muncie, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-08-01 | Final Game: 1930-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Clyde Ellsworth Crouse
Biography
Buck Crouse, born in 1897, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1923 until his final game on September 28, 1930. Over the course of his career, Crouse played in 470 games, accumulating a total of 342 hits. He demonstrated a blend of power and consistency at the plate, finishing with 8 home runs and 160 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .262. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 14 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Crouse's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Crouse's contributions to the game during the late 1920s helped pave the way for the explosive talent that would define baseball in the years to come.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | 1306 | 128 | 342 | 54 | 6 | 8 | 160 | 14 | 114 | 68 | 0.262 | 0.326 | 0.331 | 0.657 | -2859.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 23 | 70 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.257 | -146.3 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 94 | 305 | 30 | 79 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 0.259 | -856.5 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 54 | 131 | 18 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0.351 | 340.0 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 49 | 135 | 10 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0.237 | -445.3 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 85 | 222 | 22 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 21 | 10 | 0.239 | -774.6 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 78 | 218 | 17 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 0.252 | -552.8 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 45 | 107 | 11 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.271 | -166.0 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 42 | 118 | 14 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 0.254 | -257.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 440 | 0 | 1296 | 385 | 63 | 37 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHA | C | 22 | 0 | 66 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| 1924 | CHA | C | 90 | 0 | 298 | 97 | 23 | 9 |
| 1925 | CHA | C | 48 | 0 | 104 | 36 | 7 | 5 |
| 1926 | CHA | C | 45 | 0 | 164 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
| 1927 | CHA | C | 81 | 0 | 202 | 79 | 8 | 10 |
| 1928 | CHA | C | 76 | 0 | 196 | 61 | 11 | 3 |
| 1929 | CHA | C | 40 | 0 | 111 | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| 1930 | CHA | C | 38 | 0 | 155 | 31 | 4 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 441 |