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Buck Rodgers

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1961-1977 (1961-1969)
Proper Name
Robert Leroy Rodgers
Positions
C (895) ... OF (1)
Positions
C - OF
Height / Weight
6-2 / 195
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
August 16,1938
High School
Prospect (Prospect,OH)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1956-Detroit Tigers
MLBAM ID
121343
Retrosheet#
rodgb102
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career30332597043128817.232.600

[Player Notes]

[1960] Selected by the Los Angeles Angels from the Detroit Tigers (#23 overall) in the 1960 MLB Expansion Draft[1962] Topps All-Star Rookie

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1961Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA722C1656818202130016000032657414.321.333.464.797.161.143.3331.7510.536.0028.00
1962Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA723C1555656514634666118456806861621062446100.258.309.372.681.181.114.2817.2110.901.5194.17
1963Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA724C10030024706042322293527226883401060.233.303.293.596.157.060.2518.5310.291.2175.00
1964Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA725C14851438125183454434071477111516157225100.243.299.313.612.150.070.2716.9912.411.78128.50
1965California AngelsALMLBCAL726C13241133861431324535613489151094611868.209.271.265.536.139.056.2387.5913.231.74411.00
1966California AngelsALMLBCAL727C133454451072037483429572068111544913077.236.281.339.620.165.103.2535.9111.611.9764.86
1967California AngelsALMLBCAL728C13942929941336411434552645121314752272.219.277.305.582.159.086.2377.1611.581.6271.50
1968California AngelsALMLBCAL729C912581349601142116483223458281742.190.244.225.469.101.035.2275.6917.083.00258.00
1969California AngelsALMLBCAL730C1846491002005810010105218.196.288.217.505.130.021.2379.6215.381.600.00
1961MLBTotal--ANA------1656818202130016000032657414.321.333.464.798.161.143.3331.7510.536.0028.00AL1961
1962MLBTotal--ANA------1555656514634666118456806861621062446100.258.309.372.681.181.113.2817.2110.901.5194.17AL1962
1963MLBTotal--ANA------10030024706042322293527226883401060.233.303.293.597.157.060.2518.5310.291.2175.00AL1963
1964MLBTotal--ANA------14851438125183454434071477111516157225100.243.299.313.612.150.070.2716.9912.411.78128.50AL1964
1965MLBTotal--CAL------13241133861431324535613489151094611868.209.271.265.537.139.056.2387.5913.231.74411.00AL1965
1966MLBTotal--CAL------133454451072037483429572068111544913077.236.281.339.620.165.104.2535.9111.611.9764.86AL1966
1967MLBTotal--CAL------13942929941336411434552645121314752272.219.277.305.583.159.086.2377.1611.581.6271.50AL1967
1968MLBTotal--CAL------912581349601142116483223458281742.190.244.225.469.101.035.2275.6917.083.00258.00AL1968
1969MLBTotal--CAL------1846491002005810010105218.196.288.217.506.130.022.2379.6215.381.60AL1969
1977AATotal--CAL------100000000000000000000Tex1977
Tot:MLB (9 yrs)MLB93230332597041141831288172723440917323745829473353163541.232.288.312.600.154.080.2566.9812.201.7597.84
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL93230332597041141831288172723440917323745829473353163541.232.288.312.600.154.080.2566.9812.201.7597.84
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors100000000000000000000
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA100000000000000000000

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1961Los Angeles AngelsALMLB22C14-115.1711132858200.9655.90.716.398.787.54
1962Los Angeles AngelsALMLB23C150-1302.182673101490989900.9896.00.696.2192.696.81
1963Los Angeles AngelsALMLB24C85-695.14164810547446400.9795.50.676.0352.885.01
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1961Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2270918-16Bill Rigneydnq
1962Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2386763-155Bill Rigneydnq
1963Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2470919-100Bill Rigneydnq
1964Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2582805-148Bill Rigneydnq
1965California AngelsALMLBCAL2675877-132Bill Rigneydnq
1966California AngelsALMLBCAL2780826-133Bill Rigneydnq
1967California AngelsALMLBCAL2884775-139Bill Rigneydnq
1968California AngelsALMLBCAL2967958-91Bill Rigneydnq
1969California AngelsALMLBCAL3071913-18Lefty Phillips, Bill Rigneydnq
1977El Paso DiablosTexAACAL3878521-1Buck Rodgers--dnq
10 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1970Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINBullpen Coach9864.60510.0Lost ALCS (Orioles)
1971Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINBullpen Coach7486.463526.5dnq
1972Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINBullpen Coach7777.500315.5dnq
1973Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINBullpen Coach8181.500313.0dnq
1974Minnesota TwinsALMLBMLBMINBullpen Coach8280.50638.0dnq
1976San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNPitching Coach7488.457428.0dnq
1977El PasoTexAAMinorCALManager7852.60010.0dnq
1978Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMLBMILThird Base Coach9369.57436.5dnq
1979Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMLBMILThird Base Coach9566.59028.0dnq
1980Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMLBMILManager8676.531317.0dnq
1980Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMLBMILThird Base Coach8676.531317.0dnq
1981Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMLBMILManager6247.56900.0Lost ALCS (Yankees)
1982Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMLBMILManager9567.58610.0Lost World Series (Cardinals)
1984IndianapolisAmerAAAMinorMONManager9163.59110.0Lost in Semi-Finals
1985Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager8477.522316.5dnq
1986Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager7883.484429.5dnq
1987Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager9171.56234.0dnq
1988Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager8181.500320.0dnq
1989Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager8181.500412.0dnq
1990Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager8577.525310.0dnq
1991Montreal ExposNLMLBMLBMONManager7190.441626.5dnq
1991California AngelsALMLBMLBCALManager8181.500714.0dnq
1992California AngelsALMLBMLBCALManager7290.444624.0dnq
1993California AngelsALMLBMLBCALManager7191.438523.0dnq
1994California AngelsALMLBMLBCALManager4768.40945.5dnq
25 record(s)

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1969-10-22Released by AngelsNoHist
1960-12-14Selected from Detroit Tigers by Los Angeles Angels in expansion draftNoHist
1956-01-01Signed as amateur free agentDetroit TigersNoHist
3 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
56
Power
40
Contact
72
XBH
39
RBIs
52
Runs
34
Hitting
54
Durability
58
Team
.481

[Career Highlights]

[1956]  Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in Round #0 (#0) out of Prospect (Prospect,OH)
[1960]  Selected by the Los Angeles Angels from the Detroit Tigers (#23 overall) in the 1960 MLB Expansion Draft
[1961]  Played for Los Angeles Angels (MLB)
[1962]  Played for Los Angeles Angels (MLB) ... Finished 2nd in AL-ROY voting with 4 points ... Finished 26th in AL-MVP voting with 6 points ... Finished top 10 in AL in Doubles, Caught Stealings, Sacrifice Flies ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1963]  Played for Los Angeles Angels (MLB)
[1964]  Played for Los Angeles Angels (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Sacrifice Flies, Intentional Walks
[1965]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Sacrifice Flies
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