Buck West

Born: 8/29/1860 in Spring Mill, OH, USA

Died: 1/13/1929 in Mansfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-24 | Final Game: 1890-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Milton Douglas West

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Biography

Buck West was a professional baseball player born in 1860, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1890. Primarily playing as a position player, West made his mark during the formative years of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the evolution of the game and the establishment of player roles. Over the course of his career, he participated in 70 games, compiling a total of 69 hits, including 3 home runs, and driving in 44 runs. His batting average stood at .245, showcasing his contributions at the plate during a time when offensive production was becoming increasingly important to team success. West’s playing style reflected the era's emphasis on both contact hitting and the strategic use of speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his 4 stolen bases. Although his career was relatively brief, he contributed to the burgeoning popularity of professional baseball in the late 19th century, a time when the sport was beginning to gain traction among the American public. His legacy lies in the foundation laid by players like him, who played crucial roles in the early stages of the game, helping to shape the future of baseball in the United States.

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	0.245	0.271	0.369	0.639	-206.1

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 0.639 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	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	0.245	.260 (-6%)	.336 (-16%)	.351 (-4%)	.687 (-10%)	-290.4