Buck Freeman
Born: 7/5/1896 in Mart, TX, USA
Died: 2/21/1953 in Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1922-06-10
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Alexander Vernon Freeman
Biography
Buck Freeman, born in 1896, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 13, 1921, to June 10, 1922. During his time in Major League Baseball, Freeman showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 9 wins and 11 losses. He recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7 and amassed a total of 52 strikeouts, along with 4 saves. Freeman's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more offensive-driven game.
Freeman's contributions to his teams were significant despite the relatively short duration of his career. His ability to strike out batters and secure saves highlighted his potential as a reliable pitcher during a time when the game was evolving. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Buck Freeman left a lasting impression during his brief stint in the league, embodying the tenacity and spirit of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11 | 49 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 203.0 | 236 | 106 | 12 | 80 | 52 | 4.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 9 | 10 | 38 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 177.3 | 189 | 81 | 70 | 42 | 4.11 | - |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.7 | 47 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 8.77 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 61 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0.197 | 0.246 | 0.230 | 0.476 | -316.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 38 | 53 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.208 | -316.7 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHN | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| 1922 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |