Deacon Van Buren

Born: 12/14/1870 in LaSalle County, IL, USA

Died: 6/29/1957 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-21 | Final Game: 1904-05-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Eugene Van Buren

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Biography

Deacon Van Buren was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from April 21 to May 15, 1904. Though his time in the big leagues spanned only 13 games, Van Buren's performance included 11 hits and a batting average of .25, showcasing his ability to make contact with the ball. His contributions to the team included 3 RBIs and 2 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of offensive skills that were valuable during an era where the game was still evolving. Playing in the early 1900s, Van Buren competed in a league characterized by its transition from the deadball era towards a more modern style of play. While he did not hit any home runs during his stint, his swift base running and ability to get on base were indicative of the strategies employed at the time. Despite his brief career, Deacon Van Buren remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedicated players of the early days of the sport. His time in the majors, although short-lived, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's development in the years that followed.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	44	2	11	2	0	0	3	2	3	2	0.250	0.298	0.295	0.593	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — near 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
1904	BRO	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	PHI	NL	12	43	2	10	2	0	0	3	2	3	2	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	12	23	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHI	OF	12	12	23	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	12