Buddy Dear, baseball player, 1927-1927

Buddy Dear

Born: 12/1/1905 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Died: 8/29/1989 in Radford, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-09 | Final Game: 1927-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 143 lbs

Full name: Paul Stanford Dear

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Biography

Buddy Dear was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose brief career spanned just two games in the major leagues during the 1927 season. Playing as a position player, Dear made his debut on September 9, 1927, and concluded his stint on September 11 of the same year. Unfortunately, his time on the field did not yield any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical impact, Dear's presence in the league during the late 1920s placed him within a vibrant era of baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of the game following the deadball era. Though his major league career was fleeting, Buddy Dear's journey reflects the stories of many players who sought to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by athletes striving for success at the highest levels of the sport. While his statistical contributions may have been minimal, his involvement in the game adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 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
1927 WSN AL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 WS1 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 1925, 1926, 1927