Bucky Dent

Born: 11/25/1951 in Savannah, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-06-01 | Final Game: 1984-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Russell Earl Dent

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Biography

Bucky Dent, born in 1951, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1973 until his retirement in 1984. Over the course of his career, Dent participated in 1,392 games, accumulating 1,114 hits and demonstrating his ability as a reliable performer at the plate with a batting average of .247. Known for his defensive skills and versatility, he contributed significantly to his teams, driving in 423 runs and hitting 40 home runs while also showcasing his speed with 17 stolen bases. Dent's career was marked by significant achievements, including three All-Star selections and a memorable performance that earned him the World Series MVP award. He played during an era characterized by competitive baseball and shifting dynamics within the sport. His contributions were particularly vital to the New York Yankees, where he became a fan favorite and a key figure in their successes during the late 1970s. Bucky Dent's legacy endures as a player who excelled in high-pressure situations, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1392	4512	451	1114	169	23	40	423	17	328	349	0.247	0.297	0.321	0.618	-11129.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1973	CHW	AL	40	117	17	29	2	0	0	10	2	10	18	0.248	.256 (-4%)	.325 (-5%)	.378 (-30%)	.703 (-19%)	-346.4
1974	CHW	AL	154	496	55	136	15	3	5	45	3	28	48	0.274	.256 (+7%)	.324 (-3%)	.369 (-6%)	.693 (-4%)	-470.1
1975	CHW	AL	157	602	52	159	29	4	3	58	2	36	48	0.264	.257 (+3%)	.327 (-8%)	.374 (-9%)	.701 (-8%)	-1204.1
1976	CHW	AL	158	562	44	138	18	4	2	52	3	43	45	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-6%)	.360 (-16%)	.681 (-11%)	-1225.6
1977	NYY	AL	158	477	54	118	18	4	8	49	1	39	28	0.247	.264 (-6%)	.329 (-9%)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-11%)	-1145.3
1978	NYY	AL	123	379	40	92	11	1	5	40	3	23	24	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-16%)	.702 (-14%)	-1063.4
1979	NYY	AL	141	431	47	99	14	2	2	32	0	37	30	0.230	.265 (-13%)	.329 (-13%)	.397 (-28%)	.727 (-21%)	-1871.1
1980	NYY	AL	141	489	57	128	26	2	5	52	0	48	37	0.262	.264 (-1%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (-9%)	.714 (-5%)	-400.4
1981	NYY	AL	73	227	20	54	11	0	7	27	0	19	17	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.320 (-6%)	.368 (+3%)	.688 (-1%)	-79.6
1982	NYY	AL	59	160	11	27	1	1	0	9	0	8	11	0.169	.261 (-35%)	.324 (-36%)	.388 (-52%)	.712 (-45%)	-1246.7
1982	TEX	AL	46	146	16	32	9	0	1	14	0	13	10	0.219	.261 (-16%)	.324 (-14%)	.388 (-22%)	.712 (-18%)	-1246.7
1983	TEX	AL	131	417	36	99	15	2	2	34	3	23	31	0.237	.260 (-9%)	.324 (-15%)	.389 (-24%)	.714 (-19%)	-1603.6
1984	KCR	AL	11	9	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
24	83	4	23	2	0	0	15	4	4	0.277

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1980	ALCS	NYA	3	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0.182
1978	ALCS	NYA	4	15	0	3	0	4	0	0	0.200
1978	WS	NYA	6	24	3	10	1	7	1	2	0.417
1977	ALCS	NYA	5	14	1	3	1	2	1	0	0.214
1977	WS	NYA	6	19	0	5	0	2	2	1	0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	4	2	0	1
3B	3	1	2	1	0	0
SS	1382	1343	2116	4332	156	839

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	CHA	2B	3	0	4	2	0	1
1973	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	CHA	SS	36	35	51	132	7	22
1974	CHA	SS	154	153	251	499	22	108
1975	CHA	SS	157	157	279	543	16	105
1976	CHA	SS	158	154	279	468	18	96
1977	NYA	SS	158	153	250	434	18	90
1978	NYA	SS	123	120	178	341	10	57
1979	NYA	SS	141	136	219	512	17	107
1980	NYA	SS	141	141	224	489	13	77
1981	NYA	SS	73	73	104	217	10	49
1982	NYA	SS	58	50	74	177	10	27
1982	TEX	SS	45	44	55	146	4	30
1983	TEX	SS	129	125	150	369	11	71
1984	KCA	3B	2	1	2	1	0	0
1984	KCA	SS	9	2	2	5	0	0