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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 5 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 70.7 | 70 | 30 | 36 | 20 | 3.82 | -1566.9 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5.79 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 12 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PIT | P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | PIT | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg | PA | 1901, 1902 |