Bud Tucker
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bud Tucker was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Black Sox and the Hilldale Club. In 15 career games, he hit .293 with 12 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 141 lb
Full name: James Herman Tucker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 41 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .293 | .396 | .415 | .810 | 0 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .396 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.
Career SLG .415 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .810 vs. league average .784 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BBS | IND | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | HIL | IND | 12 | 30 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 41 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 2 |
Bud Tucker: the record in brief
The season rows for Bud Tucker begin in 1930. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Black Sox (1930) and the Hilldale Club (1930). The bio lists Tucker's primary position as second baseman. Height and weight on file: 5'6" and 141 pounds. Tucker was born on November 29, 1908, in Lillington, NC, USA. On the record, Bud Tucker was born James Herman Tucker.
Tucker's career batting table shows 15 games, 41 at bats and 12 hits, a .293 average, plus 1 home run and 9 RBI. Reaching base at a .396 clip and slugging .415, Tucker finished with a .810 OPS. The .293 career average is close to the .294 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 9, in 1930.
The position table credits Tucker with 13 games at second base and also lists 2 at third base. The fielding table credits Tucker with 25 putouts, 30 assists and 7 errors at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bud Tucker
- Was Bud Tucker a pitcher?
- No. Bud Tucker was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bud Tucker hit?
- Bud Tucker hit 1 career home run with 12 hits.
- What teams did Bud Tucker play for?
- Bud Tucker played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Black Sox (1930) and the Hilldale Club (1930).
- What were Bud Tucker's career stats?
- In 15 games, Bud Tucker had 12 hits, 1 home runs, 9 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .293 batting average.
- What position did Bud Tucker play?
- Bud Tucker played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bud Tucker and how much did he weigh?
- Bud Tucker was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 141 pounds.
- What was Bud Tucker's career batting average?
- Bud Tucker batted .293 over his career, with 12 hits in 41 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bud Tucker have?
- Bud Tucker drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Bud Tucker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bud Tucker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.