James Buford

Born: 12/25/1906 in Spring Hill, TN, USA

Died: 11/8/1966 in Nashville, TN, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James L. Buford

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Biography

James Buford, born in 1906, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career that spans over a century of baseball evolution, Buford showcases a commendable batting average of .288 across 105 games, establishing himself as a reliable presence at the plate. His 109 hits, complemented by 3 home runs and 44 RBIs, reflect his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, Buford's speed on the bases is evident with 12 stolen bases, demonstrating his agility and tactical awareness on the field. As an active player, Buford continues to impact the game in an era characterized by advanced analytics and an emphasis on athleticism. His combination of skill and experience allows him to adapt to the ever-evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball. With his ongoing contributions, Buford remains a noteworthy figure, embodying the rich history of the sport while also engaging with the modern game's demands.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
105	379	43	109	12	5	3	44	12	13	0	0.288	0.320	0.369	0.689	-513.8

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	NEG	NNL	46	176	20	52	9	2	2	21	6	7	0.295	.293 (+1%)	.354 (-6%)	.429 (-6%)	.784 (-6%)	-208.1
1931	CCU	NNL	5	14	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	NEG	NSL	36	129	18	38	2	1	1	15	5	4	0.295	.275 (+7%)	.335 (-4%)	.391 (-11%)	.726 (-8%)	-171.8
1933	ID	NN2	18	60	5	15	1	2	0	7	1	2	0.250	.270 (-7%)	.329 (-13%)	.377 (-12%)	.707 (-12%)	-133.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	5	4	0	1	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 600.2% 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
1933	ID	NN2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	5	4	1	0	27.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	7	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1932	NSC	NEG	2	7	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	68	67	108	183	24	15
3B	27	24	19	28	9	2
OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	1	1	0
SS	9	8	13	15	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	NEG	2B	30	30	41	69	13	7
1930	NEG	3B	12	11	13	21	5	1
1930	NEG	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1930	NEG	SS	4	4	6	6	3	0
1931	CCU	2B	3	3	7	10	2	2
1932	NEG	2B	25	25	36	75	6	3
1932	NEG	3B	11	10	5	6	3	1
1933	ID	2B	10	9	24	29	3	3
1933	ID	3B	4	3	1	1	1	0
1933	ID	P	1	0	0	1	1	0
1933	ID	SS	5	4	7	9	3	0