Ches Buchanan

Born: 8/10/1906 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/8/1964 in New York, NY, USA

Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Chester Floyd Buchanan

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Biography

Ches Buchanan, born in 1906, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. Throughout his career, he has amassed a record of 15 wins and 23 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88. Buchanan has recorded a total of 100 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's efforts in high-pressure situations. Though he has not yet secured a save, his role as a pitcher is crucial in the current landscape of baseball, where the emphasis on bullpen depth continues to grow. Buchanan's career unfolds during a dynamic era of baseball, where the game has seen significant evolution in pitching strategies and player conditioning. As he navigates the challenges of contemporary competition, his contributions reflect the ongoing traditions and innovations that define the sport. With a dedication to his craft and a commitment to improving his performance, Ches Buchanan remains a noteworthy figure in baseball, continuing to make his mark in the league as he plays on.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 23 54 39 23 1 0 317.0 358 172 17 104 100 4.88 0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1935 PS NN2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.3 4 4 1 2 10.80 — 0.0
1940 PS NN2 4 7 17 13 8 0 0 108.7 110 47 38 35 3.89 4.21 (+8%) -243.7
1941 PS NN2 1 7 11 9 6 1 0 68.0 83 44 22 29 5.82 3.94 (-48%) 429.7
1942 PS NN2 4 3 10 6 4 0 0 53.3 56 26 15 11 4.39 3.57 (-23%) -306.5
1943 PS NN2 6 4 13 9 5 0 0 77.3 92 43 26 20 5.00 3.50 (-43%) 301.1
1944 PS NN2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 6.3 13 8 2 3 11.37 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 110 13 12 2 0 0 4 0 12 2 0.109 0.197 0.127 0.324 0.0

Career AVG .109 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OBP .197 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.324 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 53.7% 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
1935 PS NN2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 PS NN2 18 37 5 4 1 0 0 1 0 6 0 0.108 — — — — 0.0
1941 PS NN2 11 22 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.045 — — — — 0.0
1942 PS NN2 10 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1943 PS NN2 14 27 7 5 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1944 PS NN2 2 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 54 39 8 85 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PS P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1940 PS P 17 13 3 32 2 3
1941 PS P 11 9 2 23 0 0
1942 PS P 10 6 0 12 2 0
1943 PS P 13 9 3 15 2 0
1944 PS P 2 1 0 3 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54