Jim Buchanan

Born: 7/1/1876 in Chatham Hill, VA, USA

Died: 6/15/1949 in Norfolk, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-16 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Forrest Buchanan

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Biography

Jim Buchanan, born in 1876, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 16, 1905, to October 7, 1905, during a transformative time in baseball as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era toward a more offensive-focused game. Buchanan finished his brief Major League career with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the era. Buchanan recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.5 and accumulated a total of 54 strikeouts over his time in the league, indicating a solid ability to miss bats and contain opposing hitters. Additionally, he contributed to his team's efforts with 2 saves, demonstrating his value in high-pressure situations. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Jim Buchanan's contributions as a pitcher during this formative period in baseball history remain a part of the sport's rich tapestry.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	9	22	15	12	1	2	141.3	149	55	2	27	54	3.50	0

Career ERA 3.50 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1905	SLA	AL	5	9	22	15	12	1	2	141.3	149	55	27	54	3.50	2.82 (-24%)	946.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	46	5	7	1	0	0	1	1	5	8	0.152	0.235	0.174	0.409	-226.7

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.409 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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
1905	SLA	AL	22	46	5	7	1	0	0	1	1	5	8	0.152	—	—	—	—	-226.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	15	8	47	8	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	SLA	P	22	15	8	47	8	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Austin College	Sherman	TX	1898, 1899, 1900