Buck Freeman

Born: 7/5/1896 in Mart, TX, USA

Died: 2/21/1953 in Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1922-06-10

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Alexander Vernon Freeman

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Biography

Buck Freeman, born in 1896, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 13, 1921, to June 10, 1922. During his time in Major League Baseball, Freeman showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 9 wins and 11 losses. He recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7 and amassed a total of 52 strikeouts, along with 4 saves. Freeman's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more offensive-driven game. Freeman's contributions to his teams were significant despite the relatively short duration of his career. His ability to strike out batters and secure saves highlighted his potential as a reliable pitcher during a time when the game was evolving. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Buck Freeman left a lasting impression during his brief stint in the league, embodying the tenacity and spirit of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	11	49	21	6	0	4	203.0	236	106	12	80	52	4.70	0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1921	CHC	NL	9	10	38	20	6	0	3	177.3	189	81	70	42	4.11	4.02 (-2%)	-
1922	CHC	NL	0	1	11	1	0	0	1	25.7	47	25	10	10	8.77	4.18 (-110%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
49	61	4	12	2	0	0	2	0	3	29	0.197	0.246	0.230	0.476	-304.1

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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
1921	CHC	NL	38	53	3	11	1	0	0	2	0	3	27	0.208	.286 (-27%)	.344 (-24%)	.395 (-43%)	.739 (-34%)	-304.1
1922	CHC	NL	11	8	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	49	0	3	54	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	CHN	P	38	0	3	43	3	2
1922	CHN	P	11	0	0	11	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	49