Buddy Lively, baseball player, 1947-1949

Buddy Lively

Born: 2/14/1925 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 7/12/2015 in Huntsville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-17 | Final Game: 1949-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Everett Adrian Lively

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Biography

Buddy Lively was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1949. Born in 1925, Lively made his debut in an era marked by the transition from the post-war years into a more competitive landscape of baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 8-13 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. His performance on the mound included a total of 94 strikeouts and one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starting pitcher and in relief roles. Lively's career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport began to recover from the impacts of World War II and saw an influx of new talent, including players of diverse backgrounds. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Lively's contributions on the field reflected the evolving dynamics of the game. After his retirement, he remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in the game during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 13 79 27 6 2 1 249.0 230 115 27 127 94 4.16 0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — near 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
1947 CIN NL 4 7 38 17 3 1 0 123.0 126 64 63 52 4.68 3.97 (-18%) -3493.1
1948 CIN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 22.7 13 6 11 12 2.38 4.10 (+42%) 455.7
1949 CIN NL 4 6 31 10 3 1 1 103.3 91 45 53 30 3.92 4.12 (+5%) -1941.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 60 4 10 4 1 0 3 0 5 9 0.167 0.231 0.267 0.497 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 30.9% 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
1947 CIN NL 38 32 4 6 3 1 0 1 0 2 7 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1948 CIN NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1949 CIN NL 31 26 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 79 0 13 37 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 CIN P 38 0 8 21 2 0
1948 CIN P 10 0 1 1 0 1
1949 CIN P 31 0 4 15 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 79