Buck Rodgers

Born: 8/16/1938 in Delaware, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-08 | Final Game: 1969-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Leroy Rodgers

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Biography

Buck Rodgers was a professional baseball player born in 1938, whose career spanned from 1961 to 1969. He played primarily as a position player and became known for his tenacity on the field during a transformative period in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 932 games, amassing 704 hits and contributing significantly to his teams with 31 home runs and 288 RBIs. His batting average stood at .232, and he demonstrated speed on the basepaths with a total of 17 stolen bases. Rodgers played during an era characterized by significant shifts in the game, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the evolving strategies of offensive play. While not a marquee player, his consistent presence in the lineup and ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable asset to his teams. After his retirement in 1969, Buck Rodgers left an indelible mark as a reliable performer during a pivotal time in baseball history, showcasing the grit and determination that defined many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
932	3033	259	704	114	18	31	288	17	234	409	0.232	0.288	0.312	0.600	-7284.1

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1961	LAA	AL	16	56	8	18	2	0	2	13	0	1	6	0.321	.258 (+24%)	.328 (+2%)	.399 (+16%)	.727 (+10%)	76.0
1962	LAA	AL	155	565	65	146	34	6	6	61	1	45	68	0.258	.257 (avg)	.326 (-5%)	.393 (-6%)	.719 (-5%)	-776.0
1963	LAA	AL	100	300	24	70	6	0	4	23	2	29	35	0.233	.246 (-5%)	.308 (-2%)	.371 (-21%)	.680 (-12%)	-573.2
1964	LAA	AL	148	514	38	125	18	3	4	54	4	40	71	0.243	.250 (-3%)	.312 (-4%)	.377 (-17%)	.690 (-11%)	-1118.6
1965	LAA	AL	132	411	33	86	14	3	1	32	4	35	61	0.209	.245 (-15%)	.310 (-13%)	.371 (-29%)	.682 (-21%)	-1682.3
1966	LAA	AL	133	454	45	107	20	3	7	48	3	29	57	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.309 (-9%)	.376 (-10%)	.685 (-10%)	-910.5
1967	LAA	AL	139	429	29	94	13	3	6	41	1	34	55	0.219	.242 (-10%)	.306 (-10%)	.357 (-15%)	.663 (-12%)	-998.1
1968	LAA	AL	91	258	13	49	6	0	1	14	2	16	48	0.190	.236 (-20%)	.298 (-18%)	.340 (-34%)	.638 (-27%)	-1126.1
1969	LAA	AL	18	46	4	9	1	0	0	2	0	5	8	0.196	—	—	—	—	-175.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	895	815	4750	472	63	74
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	LAA	C	14	13	71	11	3	2
1962	LAA	C	150	144	826	73	10	14
1963	LAA	C	85	77	416	48	10	5
1964	LAA	C	146	139	884	87	13	14
1965	CAL	C	128	112	682	52	7	7
1966	CAL	C	133	121	662	69	6	7
1967	CAL	C	134	121	728	73	7	11
1967	CAL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1968	CAL	C	87	74	407	50	7	11
1969	CAL	C	18	14	74	9	0	3