Gary Buckels

Born: 7/22/1965 in La Mirada, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-07-23 | Final Game: 1994-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gary Scott Buckels

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Biography

Gary Buckels, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1994 to 1994. Despite playing only 10 games, Buckels' time in the majors is a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport. He served primarily as a position player but faced significant challenges on the field, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs during his time in the league. Buckels’ career unfolded during a time when the game was undergoing various transformations, particularly in terms of player development and the increasing emphasis on performance metrics. While his statistical output may not reflect a typical major leaguer's success, his presence in the MLB illustrates the competitive nature of baseball and the numerous hurdles aspiring athletes face in reaching the highest level of the sport. After his short stint, Buckels retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a unique story among the many players who have pursued their dreams in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	10	0	0	0	0	12.0	8	3	2	7	9	2.25	0

Career ERA 2.25 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 50.1% better 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
1994	STL	NL	0	1	10	0	0	0	0	12.0	8	3	7	9	2.25	4.51 (+50%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	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 .270 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 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
1994	STL	NL	10	1	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	10	0	2	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	SLN	P	10	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Fullerton	Fullerton	CA	1986, 1987