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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 86 | 261 | 22 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 0.234 | -1319.8 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 21 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHA | 2B | 45 | 0 | 83 | 141 | 11 | 20 |
| 1928 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CHA | SS | 33 | 0 | 83 | 82 | 13 | 19 |
| 1929 | CHA | 2B | 11 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHA | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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 |