Homer Bush

Born: 11/12/1972 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-16 | Final Game: 2004-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Homer Giles Bush

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Biography

Homer Bush was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and speed, who played in the Major Leagues from 1997 to 2004. Born in 1972, Bush primarily served as a position player during his career, which spanned 409 games. He achieved a batting average of .285, demonstrating his ability to hit consistently throughout his time in the league. With 363 hits, 11 home runs, and 115 runs batted in (RBIs), Bush contributed significantly to his teams, showcasing his skills both at the plate and on the base paths. His 65 stolen bases underscored his speed and base-running prowess, making him a valuable asset to any lineup. Bush played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. He was part of a generation that saw the game evolve, with players like him redefining the role of a contact hitter who could also excel in stealing bases. After making his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bush also had stints with the New York Yankees and other teams, leaving a mark as a player who could impact a game in multiple ways. His contributions to the sport have been appreciated by fans and analysts alike, as he balanced offensive capabilities with a strong defensive presence.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
409	1274	176	363	50	5	11	115	65	57	238	0.285	0.324	0.358	0.682	-2611.0

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1997	NYY	AL	10	11	2	4	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	NYY	AL	45	71	17	27	3	0	1	5	6	5	19	0.380	.266 (+43%)	.335 (+26%)	.420 (+11%)	.755 (+17%)	240.8
1999	TOR	AL	128	485	69	155	26	4	5	55	32	21	82	0.320	.271 (+18%)	.344 (+3%)	.433 (-3%)	.778 (-1%)	-84.6
2000	TOR	AL	76	297	38	64	8	0	1	18	9	18	60	0.215	.270 (-20%)	.344 (-21%)	.437 (-42%)	.782 (-33%)	-1874.7
2001	TOR	AL	78	271	32	83	11	1	3	27	13	8	50	0.306	.263 (+16%)	.332 (+1%)	.426 (-9%)	.758 (-5%)	-249.2
2002	TOR	AL	23	78	9	18	2	0	1	2	2	2	12	0.231	.261 (-12%)	.331 (-19%)	.416 (-29%)	.747 (-25%)	-322.4
2002	MIA	NL	40	54	7	12	0	0	0	5	2	3	13	0.222	.261 (-15%)	.331 (-21%)	.416 (-47%)	.747 (-35%)	-322.4
2004	NYY	AL	9	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	R	AVG
1998	ALCS	NYA	2	1	.000
1998	ALDS2	NYA	1	0	.000
1998	WS	NYA	2	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	332	296	639	968	25	240
3B	3	2	1	6	0	0
SS	24	19	26	57	7	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	NYA	2B	8	1	8	13	2	2
1998	NYA	2B	24	10	37	29	2	4
1998	NYA	3B	3	2	1	6	0	0
1998	NYA	SS	2	0	0	3	0	0
1999	TOR	2B	109	107	220	350	9	81
1999	TOR	SS	18	18	26	54	7	5
2000	TOR	2B	75	73	165	246	6	68
2001	TOR	2B	78	76	153	254	4	68
2002	TOR	2B	22	21	38	58	1	12
2002	FLO	2B	12	6	11	14	1	2
2002	FLO	SS	4	1	0	0	0	0
2004	NYA	2B	4	2	7	4	0	3