Buck Gladmon
Born: 1863 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 1/13/1890 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-07-07 | Final Game: 1886-07-17
Full name: James Henry Gladmon
Biography
Buck Gladmon, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1883 to 1886. As a position player, he participated in a total of 101 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Gladmon recorded 56 hits, including 2 home runs, and accumulated 15 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .147. He also contributed to his teams with 5 stolen bases, demonstrating a measure of speed on the basepaths.
Playing in an era characterized by the early stages of professional baseball, Gladmon's career unfolded during a time when the sport was still evolving. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were part of the broader narrative of baseball's development in the late 19th century. While not a household name, Buck Gladmon's involvement in the game during this formative period reflects the diverse experiences of players within the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 380 | 35 | 56 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 0.147 | 0.186 | 0.221 | 0.407 | -1956.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 56 | 224 | 17 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.156 | -1177.0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 44 | 152 | 17 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 30 | 0.138 | -779.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 98 | 0 | 115 | 165 | 65 | 13 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | 3B | 53 | 0 | 62 | 90 | 39 | 5 |
| 1884 | WS7 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | OF | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1886 | WS8 | 3B | 44 | 0 | 53 | 74 | 26 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 98 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |