Buddy Lively
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1949)
Buddy Lively was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1949 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 79 career appearances, he went 8-13 with a 4.16 ERA and 94 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- Died
- 7/12/2015 in Huntsville, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-04-17
- Last Game
- 1949-09-25
Full name: Everett Adrian Lively
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 123.0 | 126 | 64 | 63 | 52 | 4.68 | 3.97 (-18%) | -3402.5 |
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 2.38 | 4.10 (+42%) | 455.7 |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 4 | 6 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 103.1 | 91 | 45 | 53 | 30 | 3.92 | 4.12 (+5%) | -1898.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 13 | 79 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 249.0 | 230 | 115 | 127 | 94 | 4.16 | — | -4,846 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 60 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .167 | .231 | .267 | .497 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.
Career SLG .267 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career OPS .497 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CIN | NL | 38 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 31 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 79 | 60 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (158 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .174 |
| Away | 38 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .162 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 119.2 | 110 | 50 | 56 | 44 | 3.76 |
| Away | 38 | 128.1 | 121 | 66 | 75 | 52 | 4.63 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-09-25 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-24 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-21 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-04 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-01 | CIN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949-08-28 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-20 | CIN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-19 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-15 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-10 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-09-25 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-24 | CIN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-09-21 | CIN | NY1 | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1949-09-04 | CIN | STL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-01 | CIN | BRO | — | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1949-08-28 | CIN | NY1 | L | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-20 | CIN | CHC | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-19 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-15 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-10 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Buddy Lively: the record in brief
April 17, 1947 and September 25, 1949 bracket Buddy Lively's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Lively's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Lively played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 14, 1925, in Birmingham, AL, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds. Lively died on July 12, 2015, in Huntsville, AL, USA. On the record, Buddy Lively was born Everett Adrian Lively.
Lively went 8-13 with a 4.16 ERA in 79 games, 27 of them starts. Also on Lively's record: 94 strikeouts. Lively's 4.16 ERA was close to the 4.06 league figure for those seasons. 1949 was Lively's sharpest full season, a 3.92 ERA against the league's 4.12.
As a hitter, Lively batted .167 on 10 hits.
The position breakdown shows 79 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 13 putouts and 37 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buddy Lively
- What years did Buddy Lively play?
- Buddy Lively played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1949.
- Was Buddy Lively a pitcher?
- Yes. Buddy Lively pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Buddy Lively hit?
- Buddy Lively hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Buddy Lively play for?
- Buddy Lively played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1947–1949).
- What were Buddy Lively's career stats?
- In 79 games, Buddy Lively went 8-13 with a 4.16 ERA, 94 strikeouts, 249.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Buddy Lively play?
- Buddy Lively played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Buddy Lively and how much did he weigh?
- Buddy Lively was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- What was Buddy Lively's career ERA?
- Buddy Lively finished with a 4.16 career ERA, going 8-13 with 94 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Buddy Lively have?
- Buddy Lively recorded 94 career strikeouts.
- Is Buddy Lively in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buddy Lively has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.