Kevin Buckley, baseball player, 1984-1984

Kevin Buckley

Born: 1/16/1959 in Quincy, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-04 | Final Game: 1984-09-25

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

Full name: Kevin John Buckley

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Biography

Kevin Buckley, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief span from 1984 to 1984. Primarily serving as a position player, Buckley appeared in a total of 5 games during his stint in the big leagues. He made his mark as a versatile player, finishing his career with a batting average of .286, having recorded 2 hits without any home runs or runs batted in (RBIs). Although Buckley's time in the majors was limited, he contributed to his team's efforts with a notable batting performance given the small sample size. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more power-hitting era, yet he showcased the importance of contact hitting and situational awareness. While his professional career was short-lived, Buckley remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to reach the majors and make their impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.286 0.444 0.429 0.873 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +37.7% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.873 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +23.4% above 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
1984 TEX AL 5 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maine at Orono Orono ME 1979, 1980, 1981