John Buckley

Born: 3/20/1870 in Marlborough, MA, USA

Died: 3/3/1942 in Westborough, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-07-15 | Final Game: 1890-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Edward Buckley

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Biography

John Buckley, born in 1870, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-oriented play that would define the early 20th century. His career spanned from July 15, 1890, to July 25, 1890, during which he appeared in a limited number of games, ultimately finishing with a record of 1-3. Buckley’s earned run average (ERA) stood at 7.68, reflecting the challenges many pitchers faced in an era where the game was still evolving in terms of strategy and athleticism. Despite his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, Buckley contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport’s history. He recorded a total of 4 strikeouts over the course of his career, but he did not earn any saves. Buckley’s time in baseball coincided with a formative period in the sport’s development, as players began to embrace new techniques and approaches to pitching, setting the stage for future generations. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, form part of the legacy of early baseball that fans and historians continue to appreciate.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	4	4	4	0	0	34.0	49	29	5	16	4	7.68	0

Career ERA 7.68 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 97.7% 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
1890	BFP	PL	1	3	4	4	4	0	0	34.0	49	29	16	4	7.68	3.88 (-98%)	-1817.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	10	0.000	0.118	0.000	0.118	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.118 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 82.9% 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
1890	BFP	PL	4	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	10	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	1	11	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	BFP	P	4	0	1	11	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4