Bucky Veil, baseball player, 1903-1904

Bucky Veil

Born: 8/2/1881 in Tyrone, PA, USA

Died: 4/16/1931 in Altoona, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-19 | Final Game: 1904-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Veil

Biography

Bucky Veil was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1903 to 1904. Born in 1881, Veil played during a transformative period in baseball, just before the establishment of the modern game as we know it today. He made his mark in the Major Leagues, finishing his career with a record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Over the course of his short tenure, he maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94 and struck out a total of 21 batters, showcasing his ability to navigate the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Veil's playing style reflected the pitching strategies of his era, characterized by a focus on control and finesse rather than overpowering velocity. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he played for during the nascent stages of professional baseball. His career, though brief, is a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for the sport's evolution, making their contributions during a time when baseball was still solidifying its place in American culture.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 13 7 4 0 0 75.3 74 33 1 40 21 3.94 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 30 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.233 0.233 0.267 0.500 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1903 WS PIT 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 7.0 5 1 5 1 1.29

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1903 WS PIT 0 0 1 0 0 7.0 5 1 5 1 1.29

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 1 4 19 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bucknell University Lewisburg PA 1901, 1902