Buck West Notable

b. August 29, 1860 · Cincinnati Red Stockings 1884, Cleveland Spiders 1890

Buck West divided seven seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Cincinnati Red Stockings from 1884, then the Cleveland Spiders through 1890.

Across 70 games he batted .245, with 69 hits and 40 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 8 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 70 games in the outfield, with 96 putouts and 22 errors.

He was born in Spring Mill, OH, USA on August 29, 1860, and died on January 13, 1929. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1884	CIN	33	131	20	32	2	8	1	15	2	0	0	.244
1890	CLV	37	151	20	37	6	1	2	29	7	11	4	.245
Career	—	70	282	40	69	8	9	3	44	9	11	4	.245

On this day & linked events

1860

Born August 29, 1860

Spring Mill, OH, USA

1929

Died January 13, 1929

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