Buck Rogers

Born: 11/5/1912 in Spring Garden, VA, USA

Died: 2/20/1999 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-15 | Final Game: 1935-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Orlin Woodrow Rogers

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Biography

Buck Rogers, born in 1912, was a position player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1935 to September 15, 1935. Despite his limited time on the field, participating in just two games, Rogers made his mark during a transitional period in baseball that saw the tail end of the Great Depression and the emergence of new talent in the sport. Throughout his career, Rogers struggled to make an impact offensively, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, with no hits, home runs, or RBIs recorded. His performance reflects the challenges faced by many players during that era, as they competed for roster spots in a league increasingly populated by rising stars. Though his statistical contributions were minimal, Rogers' journey through the major leagues showcases the fierce competition and resilience inherent in the game, serving as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to leave their mark on baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	10.0	16	8	0	6	7	7.20	0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 65.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1935	WSN	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	10.0	16	8	6	7	7.20	4.35 (-66%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	WSN	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	WS1	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Virginia	Charlottesville	VA	1933, 1934, 1935