Cy Buker

Born: 2/5/1918 in Greenwood, WI, USA

Died: 10/11/2011 in Greenwood, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Cyril Owen Buker

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Biography

Cy Buker, born in 1918, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 17, 1945, to September 23, 1945. In a brief but impactful season, Buker compiled a record of 7 wins and 2 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 48 strikeouts during his time in the league and contributed significantly to his team's success with 5 saves. Buker's career unfolded in the immediate post-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to recover from the disruptions of the war. This period saw the return of many players and the integration of the game, setting the stage for baseball's evolution in the following decades. Although Buker's time in the major leagues was limited, his performance reflected the competitive spirit and determination of players who emerged during this transitional phase in baseball history. His contributions as a pitcher remain a notable part of the narrative of that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	2	42	4	0	0	5	87.3	90	32	2	45	48	3.30	0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 10.1% better 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
1945	BRO	NL	7	2	42	4	0	0	5	87.3	90	32	45	48	3.30	3.67 (+10%)	380.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	16	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.188	0.235	0.188	0.423	0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 38.2% 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
1945	BRO	NL	42	16	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	3	11	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BRO	P	42	0	3	11	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Madison	Madison	WI	1938, 1939, 1940