Buddy Burbage

Born: 6/23/1907 in Salisbury, MD, USA

Died: 8/30/1989 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Knowlington Ottoway Burbage

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Biography

Buddy Burbage is an active position player in professional baseball, born in 1907. With a career spanning over a significant period, Burbage continues to make an impact on the game. He has played in 236 games, showcasing a commendable batting average of .304, which highlights his consistent ability to make contact and contribute offensively. His offensive prowess includes 266 hits and 11 home runs, along with 131 RBIs, illustrating his role as a reliable run producer for his team. Additionally, Burbage displays speed on the bases with 20 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his playing style. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, Burbage's achievements reflect a dedication to the craft, and he stands out for his ability to maintain high performance levels in a competitive league. His combination of hitting ability, power, and speed contributes to his team's success and showcases the evolving nature of the game as it adapts to new strategies and player development. Burbage's ongoing contributions to baseball continue to inspire fans and young players alike, solidifying his place in the sport's rich history.

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	5.7	6	2	0	0	0	3.18	0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1932	BBS	EWL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.7	6	2	0	0	3.18	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
236	874	172	266	44	20	11	131	20	91	5	0.304	0.372	0.438	0.810	1606.5

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.810 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — +10.4% 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
1929	BBS	ANL	34	134	29	39	7	2	0	15	3	15	0	0.291	.289 (+1%)	.353 (+4%)	.415 (-10%)	.769 (-4%)	-65.5
1930	HIL	IND	29	96	21	34	3	4	1	17	1	10	1	0.354	.293 (+20%)	.354 (+17%)	.429 (+16%)	.784 (+17%)	295.4
1932	BBS	EWL	59	224	30	60	13	6	3	32	4	26	1	0.268	.275 (-3%)	.335 (+3%)	.391 (+7%)	.726 (+5%)	210.6
1934	HG	IND	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	ND	NN2	30	112	37	49	3	5	2	23	4	17	0	0.438	.278 (+57%)	.340 (+50%)	.392 (+55%)	.733 (+53%)	0.0
1935	HG	NN2	23	82	22	28	7	2	1	16	4	8	3	0.341	.279 (+22%)	.342 (+19%)	.399 (+28%)	.742 (+24%)	330.1
1937	PC	NN2	30	126	18	34	8	1	2	15	3	3	0	0.270	.276 (-2%)	.342 (-16%)	.398 (avg)	.740 (-8%)	-212.2
1938	SEN	NN2	14	53	8	13	1	0	2	8	0	7	0	0.245	.272 (-10%)	.341 (-2%)	.392 (-4%)	.734 (-3%)	-18.8
1938	BEG	NN2	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-18.8
1940	PS	NN2	2	7	2	4	2	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.571	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	NBY	NN2	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PS	NN2	12	30	5	4	0	0	0	2	1	4	0	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	8	5	12	10	3	2
C	4	3	7	2	1	0
OF	222	217	358	17	21	6
P	1	0	3	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	BBS	OF	33	33	45	2	2	1
1930	HIL	2B	2	2	4	3	2	1
1930	HIL	OF	27	26	57	1	5	1
1932	BBS	2B	2	0	3	0	1	0
1932	BBS	OF	58	57	95	6	4	3
1932	BBS	P	1	0	3	2	0	0
1934	HG	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1934	ND	2B	3	3	5	6	0	1
1934	ND	OF	28	27	37	2	4	1
1935	HG	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1935	HG	OF	21	20	29	1	1	0
1937	PC	OF	30	30	47	1	1	0
1938	SEN	OF	14	14	35	3	3	0
1938	BEG	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1940	PS	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1941	NBY	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1943	PS	C	4	3	7	2	1	0
1943	PS	OF	6	5	8	1	1	0