Buck Washer
Born: 10/11/1882 in Akron, OH, USA
Died: 12/8/1955 in Akron, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-04-25 | Final Game: 1905-04-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Washer
Biography
Buck Washer was an American professional baseball player born in 1882. He played in the Major Leagues for a brief period, making a single appearance on April 25, 1905. Throughout this lone game, Washer did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of .000. His career, although short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by players in the early 20th century, a time when the competitive landscape of baseball was evolving rapidly.
Washer's brief stint in the majors places him in the context of a burgeoning era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his presence on a Major League roster serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity across America.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1902 |