Buck Stanley

Born: 11/13/1889 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 8/13/1940 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-12 | Final Game: 1911-10-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Leonard Stanley

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Biography

Buck Stanley, born in 1889, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned a mere four games during the 1911 season. Primarily recognized as a position player, Stanley's time in the major leagues was fleeting, as he finished his career with a batting average of .0 and did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Stanley's presence in the early 20th century embodied the era's competitive spirit and the challenges faced by players vying for roster spots in a rapidly evolving sport. Stanley's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the tail end of the deadball era when teams relied heavily on strategic play and pitching prowess. While his statistics may not reflect a lasting impact on the game, his journey to the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of competition, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	11.3	14	8	0	9	5	6.35	0

Career ERA 6.35 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 88.3% 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
1911	PHI	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	11.3	14	8	9	5	6.35	3.37 (-88%)	-263.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1911	PHI	NL	4	4	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	4	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	PHI	P	4	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4