Buck Redfern, baseball player, 1928-1929

Buck Redfern

Born: 4/7/1902 in Asheville, NC, USA

Died: 9/8/1964 in Asheville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: George Howard Redfern

Biography

Buck Redfern, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during a brief career spanning from 1928 to 1929. Over the course of 107 games in Major League Baseball, Redfern compiled a batting average of .218, with 67 hits, 38 runs batted in, and 9 stolen bases. Despite not hitting any home runs, he was known for his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts, particularly in the context of the late 1920s when the game was transitioning towards a more power-focused style. Redfern's career unfolded during an era marked by the rise of the "live ball" revolution, which transformed offensive strategies in baseball. Though his time in the major leagues was short, he represented a generation of players who played under the shadow of the greats of the game, making their mark in the sport through grit and determination. His contributions on the field, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the spirit of teamwork and perseverance that characterized many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 307 22 67 6 3 0 38 9 15 22 0.218 0.255 0.257 0.512 -1319.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 56 0 97 156 12 21
3B 6 0 8 5 1 1
SS 37 0 85 84 13 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 56
Third Base 7
Shortstop 37

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924