Buck Freeman
Born: 10/30/1871 in Catasauqua, PA, USA
Died: 6/25/1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-06-27 | Final Game: 1907-04-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 169 lbs
Full name: John Frank Freeman
Biography
Buck Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1871, whose career spanned from 1891 until 1907. Playing during a time when baseball was evolving and gaining popularity, Freeman made his mark in the sport as a reliable arm on the mound. He recorded a career win-loss record of 3-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41, showcasing his ability to compete at the major league level. Over his career, he tallied 28 strikeouts, contributing to his team's efforts during a period characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game.
Freeman's contributions to baseball were not just in statistics but also in his role as a competitor in a rapidly changing sport. His tenure coincided with significant developments in baseball, including the rise of more sophisticated pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles on the mound. While his career numbers may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Freeman's experience in the league reflects the broader narrative of baseball's growth and the diverse array of talents that shaped the game during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 50 | 25 | 3 | 36 | 28 | 4.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 35 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 3.89 | -283.6 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1126 | 4208 | 588 | 1235 | 199 | 131 | 82 | 713 | 92 | 272 | 388 | 0.293 | 0.346 | 0.462 | 0.808 | 15553.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 29 | 107 | 19 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0.364 | 672.2 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 155 | 588 | 107 | 187 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 122 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 0.318 | 3229.0 |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 117 | 418 | 58 | 126 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 65 | 10 | 25 | 28 | 0.301 | 1059.2 |
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 129 | 490 | 88 | 166 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 114 | 17 | 44 | 30 | 0.339 | 3199.2 |
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 138 | 564 | 75 | 174 | 38 | 19 | 11 | 121 | 17 | 32 | 40 | 0.309 | 2716.7 |
| 1903 | BOS | AL | 141 | 567 | 74 | 163 | 39 | 20 | 13 | 104 | 5 | 30 | 73 | 0.287 | 2208.5 |
| 1904 | BOS | AL | 157 | 597 | 64 | 167 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 84 | 7 | 32 | 90 | 0.280 | 1895.9 |
| 1905 | BOS | AL | 130 | 455 | 59 | 109 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 8 | 46 | 51 | 0.240 | 357.5 |
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 121 | 392 | 42 | 98 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 28 | 43 | 0.250 | 215.1 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.281 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | WS | BOS | 8 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.281 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 256 | 106 | 2446 | 133 | 66 | 96 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 837 | 279 | 1171 | 76 | 66 | 17 |
| P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | WS9 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1898 | WAS | OF | 29 | 0 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1899 | WAS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | WAS | OF | 155 | 0 | 220 | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| 1900 | BSN | 1B | 19 | 0 | 148 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | BSN | OF | 91 | 0 | 130 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1901 | BOS | 1B | 128 | 0 | 1278 | 55 | 36 | 71 |
| 1901 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BOS | OF | 138 | 0 | 222 | 15 | 14 | 3 |
| 1903 | BOS | OF | 141 | 0 | 195 | 13 | 15 | 2 |
| 1904 | BOS | OF | 157 | 157 | 216 | 14 | 11 | 4 |
| 1905 | BOS | 1B | 66 | 65 | 627 | 30 | 18 | 20 |
| 1905 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905 | BOS | OF | 57 | 56 | 68 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1906 | BOS | 1B | 43 | 41 | 393 | 35 | 7 | 0 |
| 1906 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1906 | BOS | OF | 65 | 63 | 74 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1907 | BOS | OF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| First Base | 255 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 818 |