Deacon Van Buren Notable

b. December 14, 1870 · Brooklyn Superbas 1904, Philadelphia Phillies 1904

Deacon Van Buren divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a left fielder: the Brooklyn Superbas from 1904, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1904.

Across 13 games he batted .250, with 11 hits and 2 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He was born in LaSalle County, IL, USA on December 14, 1870, and died on June 29, 1957. 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
1904	BRO/PHI	13	44	2	11	2	0	0	3	3	2	2	.250
Career	—	13	44	2	11	2	0	0	3	3	2	2	.250

On this day & linked events

1870

Born December 14, 1870

LaSalle County, IL, USA

1957

Died June 29, 1957

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