Don Buddin

Born: 5/5/1934 in Turbeville, SC, USA

Died: 6/30/2011 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-17 | Final Game: 1962-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Donald Thomas Buddin

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Biography

Don Buddin, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1956 to 1962. Primarily a position player, Buddin played a total of 711 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game. Over his career, he recorded 551 hits, including 41 home runs, and drove in 225 runs, contributing significantly to the offenses of the teams he played for. Buddin finished his career with a batting average of .241 and displayed notable speed on the bases, accumulating 15 stolen bases. Buddin's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing integration of the sport. Known for his solid defensive skills and competitive spirit, he played for teams such as the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises and their fans. His contributions during the late 1950s and early 1960s helped pave the way for future generations of players, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
711	2289	342	551	123	12	41	225	15	410	404	0.241	0.358	0.359	0.717	1206.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.721 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
1956	BOS	AL	114	377	49	90	24	0	5	37	2	65	62	0.239	.258 (-8%)	.331 (+6%)	.397 (-14%)	.728 (-5%)	-182.8
1958	BOS	AL	136	497	74	118	25	2	12	43	0	82	106	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.324 (+7%)	.394 (-7%)	.719 (avg)	230.5
1959	BOS	AL	151	485	75	117	24	1	10	53	6	92	99	0.241	.256 (-6%)	.323 (+13%)	.392 (-9%)	.715 (+1%)	512.4
1960	BOS	AL	124	428	62	105	21	5	6	36	4	62	59	0.245	.255 (-4%)	.323 (+4%)	.387 (-7%)	.711 (-2%)	-76.2
1961	BOS	AL	115	339	58	89	22	3	6	42	2	72	45	0.263	.258 (+2%)	.328 (+20%)	.399 (avg)	.727 (+9%)	885.3
1962	HOU	NL	40	80	10	13	4	1	2	10	0	17	17	0.163	.257 (-37%)	.326 (-3%)	.393 (-21%)	.719 (-13%)	-135.8
1962	DET	AL	31	83	14	19	3	0	0	4	1	20	16	0.229	.257 (-11%)	.326 (+18%)	.393 (-33%)	.719 (-10%)	-135.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	5	8	6	0	1
3B	11	3	6	11	3	1
SS	678	663	1229	1988	155	464

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	BOS	SS	113	113	213	370	29	98
1958	BOS	SS	136	136	269	445	31	102
1959	BOS	SS	150	145	235	412	35	89
1960	BOS	SS	124	121	230	356	30	79
1961	BOS	SS	109	108	204	294	23	70
1962	HOU	3B	9	3	6	11	3	1
1962	HOU	SS	27	22	38	62	5	13
1962	DET	2B	5	5	8	6	0	1
1962	DET	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1962	DET	SS	19	18	40	49	2	13