Buck Farmer, baseball player, 2014

Buck Farmer

Born: 2/20/1991 in Conyers, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-08-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 232 lbs

Full name: George Runie Farmer

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Biography

Buck Farmer is an active professional baseball pitcher, born in 1991, who has been making his mark on the game since his debut in 2014. Known for his resilience and competitive spirit, Farmer currently holds a career record of 24-30 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 486 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to deliver crucial performances in high-pressure situations. Farmer, who plays in an era characterized by advanced analytics and an emphasis on pitching depth, has adapted his game to thrive in a demanding league. His versatility allows him to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues to develop his skills and refine his approach on the mound, Farmer remains an integral part of the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies in contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 30 417 22 0 0 6 513.7 484 269 71 236 486 4.71 0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 13.2% worse than 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
2014 DET AL 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 9.3 12 12 5 11 11.57 3.74 (-209%) 0.0
2015 DET AL 0 4 14 5 0 0 0 40.3 53 33 17 24 7.36 3.96 (-86%) -2737.7
2016 DET AL 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 29.3 25 15 20 27 4.60 4.19 (-10%) -764.5
2017 DET AL 5 5 11 11 0 0 0 48.0 55 36 20 49 6.75 4.36 (-55%) -842.8
2018 DET AL 3 4 66 1 0 0 0 69.3 67 32 41 57 4.15 4.15 (avg) -544.7
2019 DET AL 6 6 73 1 0 0 0 67.7 62 28 24 73 3.72 4.51 (+17%) 1073.6
2020 DET AL 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 21.3 20 9 5 14 3.80 4.45 (+15%) 23.1
2021 DET AL 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 35.3 40 25 21 37 6.37 4.27 (-49%) -2072.3
2022 CIN NL 2 2 44 0 0 0 2 47.0 36 20 25 54 3.83 3.97 (+3%) 1116.4
2023 CIN NL 4 5 71 0 0 0 3 75.0 58 35 29 70 4.20 4.33 (+3%) -539.4
2024 CIN NL 3 2 61 1 0 0 1 71.0 56 24 29 70 3.04 4.08 (+25%) 145.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
417 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
2014 DET AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 14 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2016 DET AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 DET AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 DET AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 DET AL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 DET AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 DET AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 CIN NL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 CIN NL 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 CIN NL 61 0 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
P 417 22 29 45 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 DET P 4 2 0 0 0 0
2015 DET P 14 5 2 5 1 0
2016 DET P 14 1 6 4 0 0
2017 DET P 11 11 0 3 0 0
2018 DET P 66 1 3 8 1 0
2019 DET P 73 1 4 6 2 1
2020 DET P 23 0 2 0 0 0
2021 DET P 36 0 0 3 0 1
2022 CIN P 44 0 6 6 1 0
2023 CIN P 71 0 3 7 0 1
2024 CIN P 61 1 3 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 417

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $509,500
Total Career Earnings $509,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013