Ralph Buxton

Born: 6/7/1911 in Weyburn, SK, CAN

Died: 1/6/1988 in San Leandro, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-11 | Final Game: 1949-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Ralph Stanley Buxton

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Biography

Ralph Buxton, born in 1911, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1938 to 1949. Primarily known as a position player, Buxton saw action in 19 games over the course of his professional tenure. Despite his limited appearances on the field, he was part of an era that was marked by significant changes in the game, including the post-Depression economic climate and the gradual integration of African American players into the league. Throughout his time in the majors, Buxton faced tough competition and challenges that often hindered players from making a significant impact. His career statistics reflect a struggle to find consistent playing time, as he finished his time in the league with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While Buxton may not have left a lasting mark in terms of numbers, his journey through the game underscores the perseverance of players during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	19	0	0	0	2	36.0	34	17	4	21	23	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — near 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
1938	PHA	AL	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	9.3	12	5	5	9	4.82	4.35 (-11%)	0.0
1949	NYY	AL	0	1	14	0	0	0	2	26.7	22	12	16	14	4.05	4.12 (+2%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1938	PHA	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	NYY	AL	14	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	0	2	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHA	P	5	0	0	1	0	0
1949	NYA	P	14	0	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19