Travis Buck

Born: 11/18/1983 in Richland, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2012-05-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Travis George Buck

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Biography

Travis Buck was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played primarily as an outfielder during his career, which spanned from 2007 to 2012. He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 2, 2007, and concluded his playing days on May 28, 2012. Buck appeared in a total of 253 games, where he recorded 197 hits, 20 home runs, and 95 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a batting average of .243. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, Buck contributed to his teams not only at the plate but also in the field, demonstrating a well-rounded approach to the game. Buck's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increased emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Over the course of his time in the majors, he showcased a blend of speed and power, evidenced by his 8 stolen bases alongside his home run total. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Buck's contributions were significant to the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure in the baseball community for his dedication and competitive spirit on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
253	810	99	197	52	7	20	95	8	78	186	0.243	0.316	0.399	0.715	-380.5

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — near 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
2007	OAK	AL	82	285	41	82	22	5	7	34	4	39	66	0.288	.268 (+7%)	.335 (+12%)	.422 (+12%)	.758 (+12%)	686.6
2008	OAK	AL	38	155	16	35	9	1	7	25	1	11	38	0.226	.263 (-14%)	.333 (-13%)	.416 (+4%)	.749 (-4%)	-143.1
2009	OAK	AL	36	105	11	23	3	0	3	10	1	10	20	0.219	.262 (-17%)	.332 (-14%)	.417 (-20%)	.750 (-17%)	-312.5
2010	OAK	AL	14	42	6	7	2	0	1	2	1	4	14	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	CLE	AL	50	149	18	34	11	0	2	18	1	8	30	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-14%)	.399 (-14%)	.719 (-14%)	-389.0
2012	HOU	NL	33	74	7	16	5	1	0	6	0	6	18	0.216	.254 (-15%)	.318 (-11%)	.405 (-23%)	.724 (-18%)	-222.5