Jake Buchanan, baseball player, 2014-2017

Jake Buchanan

Born: 9/24/1989 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-06-21 | Final Game: 2017-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 232 lbs

Full name: Jake Thomas Buchanan

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Biography

Jake Buchanan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017. Born in 1989, Buchanan made his debut on June 21, 2014, and contributed to the game during a period marked by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Throughout his career, he showcased his abilities on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. His tenure in the majors was characterized by his versatility, as he was utilized in multiple roles, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league. Buchanan accumulated a total of 33 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to challenge batters and contribute to his team's pitching depth. While he may not have achieved the standout numbers that some of his contemporaries did, Buchanan's career reflects the journey of many players who navigate the complexities of professional baseball, striving to make an impact in a highly competitive environment. His contributions to the teams he played for, especially within the context of an evolving game, remain a part of his legacy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 29 3 0 0 0 64.7 73 34 7 24 33 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
2014 HOU AL 1 3 17 2 0 0 0 35.3 41 18 12 20 4.58 3.74 (-23%) -743.0
2015 HOU AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 9.0 5 2 4 5 2.00 3.96 (+50%) 0.0
2016 CHC NL 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 6.0 3 1 1 4 1.50 — -
2017 CIN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 14.3 24 13 7 4 8.16 4.36 (-87%) -446.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +25.3% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
2014 HOU AL 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 HOU AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CHC NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 CIN NL 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 29 3 4 10 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 HOU P 17 2 2 6 1 1
2015 HOU P 5 0 0 1 0 0
2016 CHN P 2 1 2 0 0 0
2017 CIN P 5 0 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29