Nick Buss, baseball player, 2013-2016

Nick Buss

Born: 12/15/1986 in Southfield, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-14 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Gregory Buss

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Biography

Nick Buss was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2013 and 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, Buss played a total of 44 games in the big leagues, demonstrating versatility and determination during his time in the sport. He recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 8 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .180. Buss also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 2 bases throughout his career. Buss's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, marked by evolving player performance metrics and increased emphasis on analytics. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's elite, his contributions were emblematic of the hard work and dedication required to reach the major leagues. His journey through professional baseball serves as an inspiring narrative of perseverance for aspiring athletes looking to make their own mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 100 7 18 7 1 1 8 2 7 25 0.180 0.229 0.300 0.529 -322.2

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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
2013 LAD NL 8 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.105 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAA AL 36 81 7 16 7 1 1 8 2 6 24 0.198 .255 (-23%) .321 (-23%) .417 (-17%) .738 (-20%) -322.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 37 27 46 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 LAN OF 6 4 7 0 0 0
2016 LAA OF 31 23 39 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 27
Center Field 4
Right Field 8
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 2007, 2008