Buddy Dear
Born: 12/1/1905 in Norfolk, VA, USA
Died: 8/29/1989 in Radford, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-09 | Final Game: 1927-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 143 lbs
Full name: Paul Stanford Dear
Biography
Buddy Dear was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose brief career spanned just two games in the major leagues during the 1927 season. Playing as a position player, Dear made his debut on September 9, 1927, and concluded his stint on September 11 of the same year. Unfortunately, his time on the field did not yield any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical impact, Dear's presence in the league during the late 1920s placed him within a vibrant era of baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of the game following the deadball era.
Though his major league career was fleeting, Buddy Dear's journey reflects the stories of many players who sought to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by athletes striving for success at the highest levels of the sport. While his statistical contributions may have been minimal, his involvement in the game adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1925, 1926, 1927 |