Buck Redfern
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1929)
Buck Redfern was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .218 with 67 hits and 38 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/8/1964 in Asheville, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-04-11
- Last Game
- 1929-10-06
Full name: George Howard Redfern
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 | .218 | .255 | .257 | .512 | -1,113 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career SLG .257 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OPS .512 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHA | AL | 86 | 261 | 22 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 8 | 12 | 19 | .234 | .280 (-17%) | .342 (-22%) | .395 (-29%) | .737 (-26%) | -1113.1 |
| 1929 | CHA | AL | 21 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 107 | 307 | 22 | 67 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 9 | 15 | 22 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -1,113 | ||
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 (107 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 159 | 12 | 35 | 0 | 14 | .220 |
| Away | 52 | 146 | 10 | 32 | 0 | 24 | .219 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-10-06 | CHW | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-21 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-17 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-16 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-11 | CHW | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-25 | CHW | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-08-23 | CHW | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-08-22 | CHW | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-28 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Buck Redfern: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 11, 1928 and the final game on October 6, 1929, Buck Redfern built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox from 1928 to 1929. Born on April 7, 1902, in Asheville, NC, USA, Redfern is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on September 8, 1964, in Asheville, NC, USA. The bio lists the given name George Howard.
Redfern's career batting table shows 107 games, 307 at bats and 67 hits, a .218 average, plus 38 runs batted in. Redfern's career OPS of .512 combines a .255 on-base mark with .257 slugging. Measured against the leagues Redfern played in, the .218 career average compares with a .285 league average over the same seasons, 23.5% below the league. The OPS comparison is .512 to a league .754, 32.1% below average. Redfern collected a career-high 61 hits in 1928. The RBI column peaks at 35 in 1928. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .234 in 1928, did not top the league's .280.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buck Redfern
- What years did Buck Redfern play?
- Buck Redfern played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929.
- Was Buck Redfern a pitcher?
- No. Buck Redfern was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Buck Redfern hit?
- Buck Redfern hit 0 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Buck Redfern play for?
- Buck Redfern played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1928–1929).
- What were Buck Redfern's career stats?
- In 107 games, Buck Redfern had 67 hits, 38 RBI, 22 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position did Buck Redfern play?
- Buck Redfern played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Buck Redfern and how much did he weigh?
- Buck Redfern was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Buck Redfern's career batting average?
- Buck Redfern batted .218 over his career, with 67 hits in 307 at bats.
- How many RBI did Buck Redfern have?
- Buck Redfern drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Buck Redfern in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buck Redfern has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.