Buster Maynard, baseball player, 1940-1946

Buster Maynard

Born: 3/25/1913 in Henderson, NC, USA

Died: 9/7/1977 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-17 | Final Game: 1946-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Walter Maynard

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Biography

Buster Maynard was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1940 and 1946. Born in 1913, Maynard played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 224 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatile playing style, contributing both offensively and defensively during a time when baseball was navigating the complexities of World War II and its impact on the sport. Over the course of his career, Maynard recorded 136 hits and hit 14 home runs, driving in 66 runs with a batting average of .221. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 6 stolen bases. While not considered one of the era's standout players, Maynard's contributions were significant in providing depth to the teams he played for during a challenging period in baseball history. His perseverance and dedication to the game reflected the spirit of many players of his time, navigating the dual challenges of military service and professional athletics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
224 616 68 136 14 5 14 66 6 46 53 0.221 0.276 0.328 0.604 -1381.6

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1940 NY1 NL 7 29 6 8 2 2 1 2 0 2 6 0.276 — — — — 0.0
1942 NY1 NL 89 190 17 47 4 1 4 32 3 19 19 0.247 .253 (-2%) .323 (-1%) .349 (-2%) .672 (-2%) -42.4
1943 NY1 NL 121 393 43 81 8 2 9 32 3 24 27 0.206 .255 (-19%) .324 (-23%) .346 (-12%) .671 (-17%) -1339.2
1946 NY1 NL 7 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 2 1 0
3B 32 0 33 67 7 5
OF 142 0 249 15 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 NY1 OF 7 0 13 0 1 0
1942 NY1 2B 1 0 0 2 1 0
1942 NY1 3B 10 0 13 20 2 3
1942 NY1 OF 58 0 103 6 2 2
1943 NY1 3B 22 0 20 47 5 2
1943 NY1 OF 74 0 130 9 5 2
1946 NY1 OF 3 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 32
Left Field 31
Center Field 92
Right Field 23