Bud Black, baseball player, 1952-1956

Bud Black

Born: 7/9/1932 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/2/2005 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-13 | Final Game: 1956-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: William Carroll Black

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Biography

Bud Black was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956. Born in 1932, he made his debut during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the post-war era's transition into a more competitive and diverse league. Throughout his career, Black was known for his solid performance on the mound, contributing to his team's pitching staff with his unique style and determination. Over the course of his brief career, Black finished with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He recorded a total of 14 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves. Despite the short span of his playing days, his contributions during the early years of his career reflected the evolving nature of baseball pitching during the 1950s. After his retirement from playing, Bud Black’s legacy continued to influence the game, as he transitioned into coaching, further cementing his place in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 10 5 1 1 0 32.0 36 15 2 18 14 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 8.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1952 DET AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 8.0 14 9 5 0 10.12 — 0.0
1955 DET AL 1 1 3 2 1 1 0 14.0 12 2 8 7 1.29 4.00 (+68%) 171.2
1956 DET AL 1 1 5 1 0 0 0 10.0 10 4 5 7 3.60 3.96 (+9%) -276.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 69.0% below 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
1952 DET AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 DET AL 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1956 DET AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 10 3 2 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 DET P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1955 DET P 3 2 1 3 1 0
1956 DET P 5 1 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10