Mike Buskey, baseball player, 1977-1977

Mike Buskey

Born: 1/13/1949 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-05 | Final Game: 1977-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Michael Thomas Buskey

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Biography

Mike Buskey, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1970s. He played in Major League Baseball from September 5, 1977, to October 1, 1977, primarily serving as a position player. Although his time in the major leagues was limited to just six games, Buskey left an imprint with his performance, finishing his career with a batting average of .286. During those games, he recorded two hits and drove in one run, showcasing his potential as a contributor on the field. Buskey's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and the gradual evolution of offensive strategies. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his ability to maintain a respectable batting average in such a small sample size speaks to his skill as a hitter. His brief stint in the majors reflects the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting role within the league, underscoring the competitive nature of the sport during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 7 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 0.375 0.571 0.946 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career SLG .571 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +42.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.946 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +29.6% 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
1977 PHI NL 6 7 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 1 7 8 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 PHI SS 6 1 7 8 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971