Bob Buchanan

Born: 5/3/1961 in Ridley Park, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-13 | Final Game: 1989-07-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Gordon Buchanan

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Biography

Bob Buchanan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1989. Born in 1961, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the strategies of the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play of the late 20th century. Though he played a relatively brief career, Buchanan's contributions on the mound were part of a larger narrative in baseball history. Throughout his time in the majors, Buchanan compiled a record of 1-0 with a 9.78 ERA, showcasing a challenging journey in a highly competitive environment. He struck out 6 batters and did not record any saves during his career. While his statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, Buchanan's perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many players who sought to make their mark in the ever-demanding landscape of professional baseball. His story remains a testament to the hard work and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	16	0	0	0	0	19.3	30	21	5	12	6	9.78	0

Career ERA 9.78 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 157.1% 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
1985	CIN	NL	1	0	14	0	0	0	0	16.0	25	15	9	3	8.44	3.89 (-117%)	-1345.8
1989	KCR	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.3	5	6	3	3	16.20	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1985	CIN	NL	14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	KCR	AL	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	16	0	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	CIN	P	14	0	1	3	0	0
1989	KCA	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16