Buck Frierson

Born: 7/29/1917 in Chicota, TX, USA

Died: 6/26/1996 in Paris, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-09 | Final Game: 1941-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Lawrence Frierson

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Biography

Buck Frierson, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1940s. He played in the Major Leagues from September 9 to September 15, 1941, during a time when baseball was navigating the early impacts of World War II. As a position player, Frierson appeared in five games, showcasing his skills in a challenging era for the sport. Throughout his short stint in the league, Frierson recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .273. He also contributed two runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his time in the majors, Frierson's contributions were emblematic of the dedication and resilience of players during this tumultuous period in baseball history. Though his career was brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	11	2	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.273	0.333	0.364	0.697	0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — near 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
1941	CLE	AL	5	11	2	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	CLE	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Right Field	2