Buzz Arlett

Born: 1/3/1899 in Elmhurst, CA, USA

Died: 5/16/1964 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Russell Loris Arlett

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Biography

Buzz Arlett was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who made his mark in the sport during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1931 until his final game on September 27 of the same year, a brief period that nonetheless showcased his considerable talents. Primarily playing as a position player, Arlett appeared in 121 games, where he compiled an impressive batting average of .313. He recorded 131 hits, including 18 home runs, and drove in 72 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce offensively. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. Arlett's playing style was characterized by a strong offensive presence, contributing significantly to his team's scoring efforts. His performance during this era of baseball, which was marked by a transition towards increased power hitting, positioned him as a notable player of his time. Although his major league career was relatively short, his statistical achievements reflect a player who knew how to make an impact at the plate. Overall, Buzz Arlett remains a remembered figure in baseball history, representing the talents emerging in the sport during the early 1930s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.0	22.0	7.0	10.0	1.0	0	4.0	3.0	3.0	5.0	0	0.455	0.520	1.045	1.565

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	7.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1932	12.0	10.0	4.0	5.0	1.0	0	2.0	3.0	2.0	2.0	0	0.500	0.583	1.200	1.783
1933	13.0	12.0	3.0	5.0	0	0	2.0	0	1.0	3.0	0	0.417	0.462	0.917	1.379

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1933	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	7.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
121	418	65	131	26	7	18	72	3	45	39	0.313	0.387	0.538	0.925	2239.2

Career AVG .313 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OBP .387 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career SLG .538 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +38.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.925 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +27.3% above 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
1931	PHI	NL	121	418	65	131	26	7	18	72	3	45	39	0.313	.276 (+13%)	.338 (+14%)	.388 (+39%)	.726 (+27%)	2239.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	0	107	7	3	5
OF	94	0	196	14	10	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	PHI	1B	13	0	107	7	3	5
1931	PHI	OF	94	0	196	14	10	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	13
Right Field	94