Billy Buckner

Born: 8/27/1983 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-08-25 | Final Game: 2014-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Jennings Buckner

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Biography

Billy Buckner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2007 to 2014. Born in 1983, Buckner played primarily in Major League Baseball, where he exhibited a blend of determination and skill on the mound. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.02. Buckner struck out 114 batters, showcasing his ability to handle major league hitters despite facing challenges in his consistency. Buckner's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Although he did not achieve the same level of recognition as some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were valued during a time when the game was evolving with new strategies and player development techniques. After his retirement on May 24, 2014, Buckner left a lasting impact on those who witnessed his journey in the sport, exemplifying the perseverance that defines many athletes in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	12	44	24	0	0	0	161.3	196	108	30	65	114	6.02	0

Career ERA 6.02 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 45.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2007	KCR	AL	1	2	7	5	34.0	37	20	16	17	5.29	4.47 (-18%)	-
2008	AZ	NL	1	0	10	0	14.0	16	5	4	11	3.21	4.32 (+26%)	-
2009	AZ	NL	4	6	16	13	77.3	94	55	29	64	6.40	4.32 (-48%)	-
2010	AZ	NL	0	3	3	3	13.0	26	16	5	11	11.08	4.08 (-172%)	-
2013	LAA	AL	1	0	7	2	17.3	17	9	7	7	4.67	3.87 (-21%)	-1526.1
2014	SDP	NL	0	1	1	1	5.7	6	3	4	4	4.76	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	27	0	6	2	0	0	6	0	1	8	0.222	0.250	0.296	0.546	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2007	KCR	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	AZ	NL	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2009	AZ	NL	16	21	5	2	6	0	8	0.238	—	—	—	—
2010	AZ	NL	3	4	1	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—
2013	LAA	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	SDP	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—