Bud Teachout

Born: 2/27/1904 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 5/11/1985 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-05-12 | Final Game: 1932-04-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Arthur John Teachout

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Biography

Bud Teachout was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1930 to 1932. Born in 1904, Teachout made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Over the course of his brief career, he accumulated a record of 12 wins and 6 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. His ability on the mound earned him a respectable total of 73 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering batters, though he did not record any saves during his time in the league. Teachout played during an era when pitching was evolving, and his contributions to the game, while limited in time, reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1930s. Despite the relatively short duration of his career, his performance offered insight into the changing dynamics of pitching and the strategies employed by teams at the time. Teachout's legacy, though modest, remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the stories of players who contributed to the game even if their careers were not extensively documented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	6	68	19	7	0	0	215.3	259	108	22	76	73	4.51	0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1930	CHC	NL	11	4	40	16	6	153.0	178	69	48	59	4.06	4.80 (+15%)	-
1931	CHC	NL	1	2	27	3	1	61.3	79	39	28	14	5.72	4.10 (-40%)	-
1932	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	2	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	84	12	22	4	1	0	5	0	2	14	0.262	0.279	0.333	0.612	-203.1

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	CHC	NL	42	63	8	17	4	1	5	2	11	0.270	.293 (-8%)	.354 (-18%)	.429 (-15%)	.784 (-16%)	-203.1
1931	CHC	NL	37	21	4	5	0	0	0	0	3	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	STL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0