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John Buck

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1998-2014 (2004-2014)
Proper Name
Johnathan Richard Buck
Positions
C (1619) ... DH (21) ... 1B (3)
Positions
C - DH - 1B
Height / Weight
6-3 / 245
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
July 7,1980
Place
Kemmerer, Wyoming
High School
Taylorsville (Salt Lake City,UT)
Drafted/Signed
1998-7-212-Houston Astros
Service Time
9.101 (2013)
MLB Debut
June 25,2004
MLBAM ID
407833
Retrosheet#
buckj001
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MLB Career36123898431344916.233.698

[Player Notes]

[2002] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1998Gulf Coast AstrosGCLRkHOU-17C3612624369031522132221000541421224.286.362.429.791.246.143.3279.1515.491.6942.00
1999Auburn DoubledaysNYPLA-HOU-18C63233365717032971254851217832662037.245.328.356.684.245.111.2939.4018.051.9277.67
1999Michigan Battle CatsMidwAHOU-18C41011100000230000021210.100.250.200.450.300.100.14316.6725.001.500.00
2000Michigan Battle CatsMidwAHOU-19C109390571103301071245581505681734554367.282.374.444.818.297.162.32912.0917.801.4739.00
2001Lexington LegendsSALAHOU1420C1224437212224122734937841224082144984775.275.345.483.828.280.208.2937.4316.872.2720.14
2002Round Rock ExpressTexAAHOU1421C1204484811829312892331936091111894944474.263.314.422.736.225.159.3016.2818.833.0037.33
2003New Orleans ZephyrsPCLAAAHOU1422C782743270182239101453410011982932248.255.301.358.659.157.103.3114.7818.093.79137.00
2004New Orleans ZephyrsPCLAAAHOU1423C65227316811012350121394112131152542345.300.368.507.875.295.207.3168.2715.351.8618.92
2004Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA223C712383656901230111579041061012582135.235.280.424.704.252.189.2975.8130.625.2719.83
2005Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA224C11840140972111247222394312291564303463.242.287.389.676.204.147.2865.3521.864.0933.42
2006Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA1425C11437137912111150022684741271474093358.245.306.396.702.216.151.2896.3620.543.2333.73
2007Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA1426C1133474177180184801369210060111493993641.222.308.429.737.308.207.2439.0223.062.5619.28
2008Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA1427C10937048832319480338966042121354183350.224.304.365.669.235.141.2759.0922.972.5341.11
2009Omaha RoyalsPCLAAAKCA-28C727371024000700001142734.259.259.519.778.259.260.2780.0025.930.0013.50
2009Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA1428C59186164612483611135511102902022422.247.299.484.783.306.237.3066.4427.234.2323.25
2010New Hampshire Fisher CatsEastAATOR-29C31123002600130000091221.273.333.8181.151.636.545.1678.3325.003.005.50
2010Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR1429C1184095311525020660016111606162004374570.281.314.489.803.247.208.3353.6625.406.9420.45
2011Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA1430c14046641106151165701541157217111715303274.227.316.367.683.253.140.26810.1921.702.1329.13
2012Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA1431C106343296615112410049103312581193982838.192.297.347.644.297.155.23512.3125.882.1028.58
2013New York MetsNLMLBNYN4432C101368387911015602129998024121354072653.215.285.367.652.234.152.2507.1324.323.4124.53
2013Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1432C92417000200050000172407.292.292.292.584.000.000.3680.0020.830.000.00
2014Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA1433C3311913358021500132220106491351025.294.370.412.782.227.118.3449.6316.301.6959.50
2014Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA433C2784919201600824000012492316.226.293.286.579.155.060.3058.7026.093.0084.00
2014Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA4433C550100000002000001501.200.200.200.400.000.000.3330.0040.000.000.00
1998RkTotal--HOU------3612624369031522132221000541421224.286.362.429.790.246.143.3279.1515.491.6942.00GCL1998
1999A,A-Total--HOU------67243375818032971275151217852782137.239.325.350.675.247.111.2889.7118.351.8981.00Midw1999
2000ATotal--HOU------109390571103301071245581505681734554367.282.374.444.817.297.162.32912.0917.801.4739.00Midw2000
2001ATotal--HOU------1224437212224122734937841224082144984775.275.345.483.828.280.208.2937.4316.872.2720.14SAL2001
2002AATotal--HOU------1204484811829312892331936091111894944474.263.314.422.736.225.158.3016.2818.833.0037.33Tex2002
2003AAATotal--HOU------782743270182239101453410011982932248.255.301.358.659.157.102.3114.7818.093.79137.00PCL2003
2004AAATotal--HOU------65227316811012350121394112131152542345.300.368.507.874.295.207.3168.2715.351.8618.92PCL2004
2004MLBTotal--KCA------712383656901230111579041061012582135.235.280.424.704.252.189.2975.8130.625.2719.83AL2004
2005MLBTotal--KCA------11840140972111247222394312291564303463.242.287.389.676.204.147.2865.3521.864.0933.42AL2005
2006MLBTotal--KCA------11437137912111150022684741271474093358.245.306.396.702.216.151.2896.3620.543.2333.73AL2006
2007MLBTotal--KCA------1133474177180184801369210060111493993641.222.308.429.738.308.207.2439.0223.062.5619.28AL2007
2008MLBTotal--KCA------10937048832319480338966042121354183350.224.304.365.669.235.141.2759.0922.972.5341.11AL2008
2009AAATotal--KCA------727371024000700001142734.259.259.519.778.259.259.2780.0025.9313.50PCL2009
2009MLBTotal--KCA------59186164612483611135511102902022422.247.299.484.782.306.237.3066.4427.234.2323.25AL2009
2010AATotal--TOR------31123002600130000091221.273.333.8181.152.636.545.1678.3325.003.005.50East2010
2010MLBTotal--TOR------1184095311525020660016111606162004374570.281.314.489.802.247.208.3353.6625.406.9420.45AL2010
2011MLBTotal--MIA------14046641106151165701541157217111715303274.227.316.367.683.253.139.26810.1921.702.1329.13NL2011
2012MLBTotal--MIA------106343296615112410049103312581193982838.192.297.347.644.297.155.23512.3125.882.1028.58NL2012
2013MLBTotal--PIT,NYN------1103923986110156221291048024131424312660.219.285.362.648.219.143.2586.7324.133.5926.13NL2013
2014AAATotal--ANA------3311913358021500132220106491351025.294.370.412.782.227.118.3449.6316.301.6959.50PCL2014
2014MLBTotal--SEA,ANA------3289920201600826000012597317.225.289.281.570.146.056.3068.2526.803.2589.00AL2014
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB109036123898431729134491612307959511326238614354009315528.233.301.397.698.247.164.2797.6623.923.1226.96
Tot:NL (3 yrs)NL3561201109258412431602213232218351632432135986172.215.301.360.661.255.145.2569.7123.692.4427.93
Tot:AL (8 yrs)AL734241128058513179133141017563733102175410032650229356.243.300.416.716.243.173.2906.6024.043.6426.49
Tot:Minors (10 yrs)Minors6402308319627151670376182021245540622106510002588227400.272.340.433.774.253.162.3098.1917.582.1532.97
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA1836477918038218931148121102223127670958122.278.337.427.763.223.148.3186.7717.072.5235.94
Tot:AA (2 yrs)AA1234595012129314952332966091111985064675.264.314.431.746.235.168.2996.3218.973.0032.79
Tot:A (3 yrs)A2358431302335813214461394168172961638996591142.276.357.461.819.288.185.3089.7417.411.7926.34
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-63233365717032971254851217832662037.245.328.356.685.245.112.2939.4018.051.9277.67
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk3612624369031522132221000541421224.286.362.429.790.246.143.3279.1515.491.6942.00

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csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2001Mesa Solar SoxArizona Fall LeagueAFL20141100000002000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.5000.0050.000.000.00
2001Phoenix Desert DogsArizona Fall LeagueAFL20206312186021802511212023073810.286.347.476.823.238.190.3086.8515.072.2031.50
2002Mesa Solar SoxArizona Fall LeagueAFL2125829215011500310202022989615.256.292.354.646.134.098.2743.3711.243.3382.00
2006Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring2517473620150021700002114933.128.163.234.397.149.106.1724.0834.698.5047.00
2007Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring2614375113112017400002194456.297.409.514.923.378.217.31315.919.090.5737.00
2008Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring27174681341170051700101225267.283.346.478.824.304.195.4149.6232.693.4046.00
2009Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring281845121760490079100003553107.378.472.7781.250.556.400.40613.2116.981.2911.25
2010Toronto Blue JaysMLB Spring TrainingSpring291128473024000600000162852.250.250.571.821.321.321.2500.0021.430.0014.00
2010American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar29120110000000000002210.500.5001.0001.500.500.500.5000.000.000.000.00
2011Florida MarlinsMLB Spring TrainingSpring3019536111029005700003185838.208.276.340.616.226.132.2058.6212.071.4026.50
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Fielding Statistics

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yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1998Gulf Coast AstrosGCLRk17C26--209214123423000.9838.80.000.0043.372.22
1999Michigan Battle CatsMidwA18C4--283003131001.0007.80.000.002.9100.05
1999Auburn DoubledaysNYPLA-18C63--5495216561760100.9749.50.000.0082.9100.01
2000Michigan Battle CatsMidwA19C100--74881151184482900.9828.30.000.0072.591.71
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Yearly Summary

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yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1998Gulf Coast AstrosGCLRkHOU1722384-36Julio Linares--dnq
1999Auburn DoubledaysNYPLA-HOU1839373-63Lyle Yates--dnq
1999Michigan Battle CatsMidwAHOU1876621-4Al Pedrique--Lost in 1st Round
2000Michigan Battle CatsMidwAHOU1982560-109Al Pedrique--dnq
2001Lexington LegendsSALAHOU2092481-122Joe Cannon--Co-League Champions (Asheville)
2002Round Rock ExpressTexAAHOU2175653-120Jackie Moore--Lost in Semi-FinalsTex-AS
2003New Orleans ZephyrsPCLAAAHOU2263594-78Chris Maloney--dnq
2004New Orleans ZephyrsPCLAAAHOU2366783-65Chris Maloney--dnq
2004Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA23581045-71Tony Pena300,000dnq
2005Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA24561065-118Buddy Bell, Tony Pena, Bob Schaefer318,500dnq
2006Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA25621005-114Buddy Bell349,500dnq
2007Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2669935-113Buddy Bell440,000dnq
2008Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2775874-109Trey Hillman2,200,000dnq
2009Omaha RoyalsPCLAAAKCA2864804-7Mike Jirschele--dnq
2009Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2865975-59Trey Hillman2,900,000dnq
2010New Hampshire Fisher CatsEastAATOR2979622-3Luis Rivera--Lost in Semi-Finals
2010Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR2985774-118Cito Gaston2,000,000dnq
2011Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA3072905-140Edwin Rodriguez, Brandon Hyde, Jack McKeon5,000,000dnq
2012Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA3169935-106Ozzie Guillen6,500,000dnq
2013New York MetsNLMLBNYN3274883-101Terry Collins6,500,0009.101dnq
2013Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3294682-9Clint Hurdle6,500,0009.101Lost in 1st Round (Cardinals)
2014Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA3360844-33Keith Johnson--dnq
2014Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA3387753-27Lloyd McClendon1,000,000dnq
2014Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA3398641-5Mike Scioscia1,000,000Lost in 1st Round (Angels)
24 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2015-03-27Announced retirementNoRetired
2015-01-28Signed to Minor League ContractAtlanta BravesNoMinors
2014-10-10Refused minor league assignment, declared free agentNoFree Agt
2014-10-08Designated for AssignmentLos Angeles AngelsNoDFA
2014-09-02Contract purchased from minorsLos Angeles AngelsYesActive
2014-07-21Signed to Minor League contractLos Angeles AngelsSalt Lake (AAA)NoMinors
2014-07-15Released by MarinersNoFree Agt
2014-07-08Designated for AssignmentSeattle MarinersNoDFA
2014-01-16Signed to 1-year contract for 2014-2014 ($1m) [Avoids arbitration]Seattle MarinersYesActive
2013-08-27Traded from Mets with Marlon Byrd to Pirates for Dilson Herrera and Vic BlackPittsburgh PiratesYesActive
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Prospect Rankings

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yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2001Baseball AmericaTeamHouston Astros8View Rankings
2002Baseball AmericaMLBHouston Astros43View Rankings
2002Baseball AmericaTeamHouston Astros2View Rankings
2003Baseball AmericaMLBHouston Astros67View Rankings
2003Baseball AmericaTeamHouston Astros1View Rankings
2004Baseball AmericaTeamHouston Astros3View Rankings
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Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

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yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
2004Kansas City Royals23300,000--2,313,535300,000
2005Kansas City Royals24318,500217202,476,589316,000
2006Kansas City Royals25349,500206072,699,292327,000
2007Kansas City Royals26440,000195332,824,751380,000
2008Kansas City Royals272,200,00093082,925,679390,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2008-2008 ($2.2m) [Avoids arbitration] [2008-01-18]
2009Kansas City Royals282,900,000102602,996,106400,000
2010Toronto Blue Jays292,000,00093293,014,572400,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2010-2010 ($2m) [Free Agent] [2009-12-13]
2011Florida Marlins305,000,00051843,095,183414,000Signed to 3-year contract for 2011-2013 ($18m) [Free Agent] [2010-11-17]
2012Miami Marlins316,500,00091433,213,479480,000
2013New York Mets326,500,00021543,386,212490,0009.101
2014Seattle Mariners331,000,000124703,818,923500,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2014-2014 ($1m) [Avoids arbitration] [2014-01-16]
11 season(s)$27,508,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
About talent ratings
Speed
28
Power
71
Contact
41
XBH
69
RBIs
70
Runs
44
Hitting
51
Durability
58
Team
.481

[Career Highlights]

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[1998]  Drafted by the Houston Astros in Round #7 (#212) out of Taylorsville (Salt Lake City,UT) ... Signing Scout: Doug Deutsch ... Played for Gulf Coast Astros (Rk)
[1999]  Played for Auburn Doubledays (A-) ... Played for Michigan Battle Cats (A) ... Finished top 10 in NYPL in Grounded into Double Play
[2000]  Played for Michigan Battle Cats (A) ... Finished top 10 in Midw in Doubles, Runs Batted In, Intentional Walks
[2001]  Played for Lexington Legends (A) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Phoenix Desert Dogs ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox ... Finished top 10 in SAL in Slugging Percentage, Total Bases, Home Runs
[2002]  Played for Round Rock Express (AA) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox ... Texas League All-Star ... Finished top 10 in Tex in Runs Batted In, Sacrifice Flies ... Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)
[2003]  Played for New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA)
[2004]  Played for New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished 8th in AL-ROY voting with 1 point ... MLB All-Rookie Team ... MLB All-Rookie Team (Baseball America)
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