Buster Haywood

Born: 1/12/1910 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

Died: 4/19/2000 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Albert Elliott Haywood

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Biography

Buster Haywood is an active professional baseball player born in 1910, known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 137 games, showcasing his skills in the field and contributing to his team's offensive efforts. With a batting average of .226, Haywood has accumulated 83 hits, including 43 RBIs, and has demonstrated his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. His significant contributions to the game were recognized when he was selected as an All-Star, marking a highlight in his ongoing career. Haywood's playing style reflects the competitive spirit of modern baseball, where strategic base running and defensive versatility are highly valued. As he continues to play, he remains a vital part of his team's roster, embodying the dedication and resilience that define the sport. His career unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving game, and he stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of baseball across generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
137	368	29	83	7	4	0	43	6	39	2	0.226	0.305	0.266	0.571	-396.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1940	BBB	NAL	5	10	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NYC	NN2	15	43	1	9	2	0	4	0	6	1	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CC	NAL	31	85	7	24	1	1	15	2	9	0	0.282	.255 (+10%)	.324 (+10%)	.346 (-8%)	.671 (+1%)	37.9
1944	CIC	NAL	18	52	4	11	1	1	6	0	2	0	0.212	.261 (-19%)	.325 (-26%)	.357 (-25%)	.683 (-25%)	-220.0
1945	CIC	NAL	14	41	4	8	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIC	NAL	17	48	3	7	1	1	7	2	7	0	0.146	—	—	—	—	-224.6
1947	CIC	NAL	23	60	6	15	2	1	8	0	11	0	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.336 (+11%)	.376 (-16%)	.712 (-3%)	9.8
1948	IC	NAL	14	29	4	7	0	0	2	1	1	0	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	120	105	519	94	15	6
OF	10	6	10	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BBB	C	4	3	13	1	0	0
1942	NYC	C	13	13	57	9	0	0
1942	NYC	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1943	CC	C	26	24	123	24	1	2
1943	CC	OF	4	3	3	0	1	0
1944	CIC	C	17	14	75	8	2	0
1945	CIC	C	13	12	57	16	2	1
1946	CIC	C	15	14	83	13	3	0
1946	CIC	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1947	CIC	C	20	19	83	22	5	3
1947	CIC	OF	4	2	2	0	0	0
1948	IC	C	12	6	28	1	2	0