Buck West
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
Buck West was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890 for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cleveland Spiders, a span of 7 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .245 with 69 hits, 3 home runs, and 44 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lb
- Died
- 1/13/1929 in Mansfield, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-24
- Last Game
- 1890-09-18
Full name: Milton Douglas West
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 282 | 40 | 69 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 4 | 9 | 11 | .245 | .271 | .369 | .639 | -185 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CN2 | AA | 33 | 131 | 20 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .244 | .243 (avg) | .278 (-8%) | .327 (+24%) | .606 (+9%) | 84.3 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 37 | 151 | 20 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 11 | .245 | .260 (-6%) | .336 (-16%) | .351 (-4%) | .687 (-10%) | -269.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 70 | 282 | 40 | 69 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 4 | 9 | 11 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -185 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 37 |
| Right Field | 33 |
Buck West: the record in brief
According to the bio, Buck West debuted on August 24, 1884 and played a final game on September 18, 1890. West played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1884) and the Cleveland Spiders (1890). Listed as an outfielder, West hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded size is 200 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads August 29, 1860, in Spring Mill, OH, USA. West died on January 13, 1929, in Mansfield, OH, USA. The given name on file is Milton Douglas West.
West finished with 69 hits from 282 at bats in 70 games, which works out to .245; the totals also include 3 home runs and 44 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .271 clip and slugging .369, West finished with a .639 OPS. The .245 career average is close to the .252 the league hit across the same seasons. West collected a career-high 37 hits in 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buck West
- What years did Buck West play?
- Buck West played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890.
- Was Buck West a pitcher?
- No. Buck West was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Buck West hit?
- Buck West hit 3 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Buck West play for?
- Buck West played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1884) and the Cleveland Spiders (1890).
- What were Buck West's career stats?
- In 70 games, Buck West had 69 hits, 3 home runs, 44 RBI, 40 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Buck West play?
- Buck West played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Buck West and how much did he weigh?
- Buck West was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Buck West hit each season?
- Buck West's home runs by season: 1 in 1884 and 2 in 1890. His most in one season was 2, in 1890.
- What was Buck West's career batting average?
- Buck West batted .245 over his career, with 69 hits in 282 at bats.
- How many RBI did Buck West have?
- Buck West drove in 44 runs in his career.
- Is Buck West in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buck West has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.