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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7.20 | - |
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |