Buck Frierson
Born: 7/29/1917 in Chicota, TX, USA
Died: 6/26/1996 in Paris, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-09 | Final Game: 1941-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Robert Lawrence Frierson
Biography
Buck Frierson, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1940s. He played in the Major Leagues from September 9 to September 15, 1941, during a time when baseball was navigating the early impacts of World War II. As a position player, Frierson appeared in five games, showcasing his skills in a challenging era for the sport.
Throughout his short stint in the league, Frierson recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .273. He also contributed two runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his time in the majors, Frierson's contributions were emblematic of the dedication and resilience of players during this tumultuous period in baseball history. Though his career was brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's past.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.333 | 0.364 | 0.697 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CLE | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |