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Revision as of 20:37, 16 November 2010
| John Buck | |
|---|---|
 Buck with the Blue Jays in August 2010 | |
| Florida Marlins | |
| Catcher | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| June 25, 2004, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Career statistics (through 2010 season) | |
| Batting average | .243 |
| Home runs | 89 |
| Runs batted in | 325 |
| Hits | 565 |
| Runs | 271 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Johnathan Richard Buck (born July 7, 1980 in Kemmerer, Wyoming) is an American Major League Baseball catcher currently with the Florida Marlins. He went to high school in Taylorsville, Utah. He is the only active MLB player to have been born in Wyoming.[1]
A catcher, Buck was initially drafted by the Houston Astros in the 7th round of the 1998 Amateur Draft. He was signed to a minor league contract on June 11, 1998.
By 2002, Buck was highly regarded for his defensive ability, becoming one of the game's top minor league catchers and 68th top prospect in all of baseball.[2][3] In 2003, Buck moved farther up prospect lists. He was listed as the 21st best prospect in baseball by John Sickels.[4]
Kansas City Royals
On June 24, 2004, the Astros traded him as part of a three-way deal to acquire Carlos Beltrán, sending Buck to Kansas City. The Royals immediately put Buck in their starting lineup, replacing injured veteran Benito Santiago. Buck made his major league debut on June 25. Although he initially appeared overmatched by major-league pitching—his batting average reached a low of .138 on July 7—he impressed the team with his defensive ability and his handling of pitchers. His hitting improved with time, and by September 25 he had raised his average to .243 with 12 home runs, and 30 RBIs.
In 2006, Buck fought with teammate Runelvys Hernández in the Royals dugout during a game against the Indians.[5]
Toronto Blue Jays
On December 16, 2009, Buck signed a one year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[6] On April 29, 2010. Buck hit 3 home-runs in a single game against the Oakland Athletics. Buck's performance in this game made him a fan favorite. On July 4, 2010 John Buck was elected to the 2010 American League All-Star team along with fellow Blue Jays Vernon Wells and Jose Bautista. In his first All-Star Game he went 1-2 with a Double.
Personal
Buck's wife Brooke gave birth to twins twelve weeks prematurely in May 2008. The twins' names are Cooper and Brody.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/bio/WY_born.shtml
- ^ "Astros 2002 Prospect Report", Santillo, M and Goldfine, J (2002), USA Today.
- ^ "2002 Top 100 Prospects", Pouliot, M. Rotoworld.
- ^ "Top Prospects of 2003", Sickels, J. Minor League Ball.
- ^ "Royals pitcher, catcher fight in dugout", Associated Press.
- ^ Blue Jays sign catcher Buck to 1-year deal
- ^ "Royals' Buck stays home after birth of twins", Associated Press.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1980 births
- Living people
- All-Star Futures Game players
- American League All-Stars
- Auburn Doubledays players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Toronto Blue Jays players
- Major League Baseball catchers
- Baseball players from Wyoming
- American Latter Day Saints
- People from Taylorsville, Utah
- Baseball players from Utah
- People from Lincoln County, Wyoming
- Gulf Coast Astros players
- Michigan Battle Cats players
- Lexington Legends players
- Round Rock Express players
- New Orleans Zephyrs players
- Omaha Royals players