Buster Ross, baseball player, 1924-1926

Buster Ross

Born: 3/11/1903 in Kuttawa, KY, USA

Died: 4/24/1982 in Mayfield, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-06-15 | Final Game: 1926-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Chester Franklin Ross

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Biography

Buster Ross was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1903, who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1926. Over the course of his brief career, Ross accumulated a win-loss record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.01. His pitching style was characterized by a solid work ethic and a determination to compete at the highest level, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. During his time in the league, Ross was known for his ability to strike out batters, recording a total of 31 strikeouts, and he also notched one save. While his career was short-lived, ending on May 13, 1926, Ross contributed to the game during a period when baseball was evolving and gaining popularity in the United States. His experiences on the mound reflect the challenges and competition faced by pitchers of his era, making his legacy a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 12 64 10 1 1 1 190.3 233 106 12 74 31 5.01 0

Career ERA 5.01 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 17.6% worse than 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
1924 BOS AL 4 3 30 2 1 1 1 93.3 109 36 30 16 3.47 4.13 (+16%) -281.6
1925 BOS AL 3 8 33 8 0 0 0 94.3 119 65 40 15 6.20 4.55 (-36%) -3377.8
1926 BOS AL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 5 5 4 0 16.88 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 50 3 8 2 0 0 1 0 5 18 0.160 0.236 0.200 0.436 0.0

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1924 BOS AL 30 25 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1925 BOS AL 33 24 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 8 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1926 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 64 0 5 41 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 BOS P 30 0 4 16 0 0
1925 BOS P 33 0 1 24 5 0
1926 BOS P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64