Jim Buckner
James Patrick Buckner
Born: April 28, 1953
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 165
Draft: Round 29 (1972 June Amateur Draft, Baltimore Orioles)
School: Yavapai College
Career: 1972-1981
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Jim Buckner compiled a career batting average of .294 with 79 home runs and 422 RBI in his 906-game career with the Lewis-Clark Broncs, Lodi Lions, Lodi Orioles, Asheville Orioles, Monterrey Sultanes, Midland Cubs, Wichita Aeros, Toledo Mud Hens, Tidewater Tides, Jackson Mets, Buffalo Bisons, Jacksonville Suns, Campeche Piratas and Omaha Royals. He began playing during the 1972 season and last took the field during the 1981 campaign.
 Lewis-Clark Broncs |
 Lodi Orioles |
 Monterrey Sultanes |
 Midland Cubs |
 Wichita Aeros |
 Toledo Mud Hens |
 Tidewater Tides |
 Jackson Mets |
 Buffalo Bisons |
 Omaha Royals |
 Jacksonville Suns |
 Campeche Piratas |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Short Season A | NORW | Lewis-Clark Broncs | 77 | 345 | 318 | 74 | 113 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 62 | 30 | 4 | 21 | 42 | .355 | .393 | .654 | 1.047 | 208 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 1973 | A | CALL | Lodi Lions | 121 | 500 | 442 | 70 | 122 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 50 | 7 | 45 | 62 | .276 | .343 | .346 | .690 | 153 | 4 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 1974 | AA | SOUL | Asheville Orioles | 105 | 449 | 407 | 54 | 115 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 53 | 12 | 8 | 37 | 53 | .283 | .342 | .457 | .799 | 186 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1974 | A | CALL | Lodi Orioles | 29 | 124 | 114 | 22 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | .342 | .395 | .474 | .869 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | AA | SOUL | Asheville Orioles | 124 | 519 | 481 | 56 | 130 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 58 | 17 | 8 | 30 | 53 | .270 | .317 | .397 | .714 | 191 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | 79 | 307 | 269 | 32 | 83 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 33 | 35 | .309 | .382 | .401 | .784 | 108 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1977 | AA | TL | Midland Cubs | 67 | 295 | 275 | 40 | 86 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 30 | .313 | .348 | .444 | .792 | 122 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1978 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 60 | 223 | 207 | 23 | 51 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 30 | .246 | .296 | .319 | .615 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1978 | AA | TL | Midland Cubs | 67 | 313 | 284 | 47 | 101 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 48 | 33 | 7 | 25 | 49 | .356 | .405 | .504 | .909 | 143 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1979 | AAA | IL | (+) Toledo Mud Hens | 108 | 342 | 316 | 37 | 71 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 40 | .225 | .273 | .291 | .564 | 92 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1979 | AAA | IL | (+) Tidewater Tides | 108 | 342 | 316 | 37 | 71 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 40 | .225 | .273 | .291 | .564 | 92 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1980 | AA | EL | Buffalo Bisons | 112 | 460 | 422 | 72 | 119 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 53 | 19 | 7 | 33 | 46 | .282 | .331 | .462 | .793 | 195 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1980 | AA | TL | Jackson Mets | 6 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .111 | .000 | .111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1981 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | 45 | 171 | 148 | 29 | 39 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 11 | .264 | .345 | .405 | .750 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Omaha Royals | 14 | 40 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .118 | .200 | .147 | .347 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Totals | 906 | 3755 | 3409 | 521 | 1002 | 162 | 45 | 79 | 422 | 205 | 68 | 288 | 426 | .294 | .348 | .437 | .786 | 1491 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 6 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Short Season A | NORW | Lewis-Clark Broncs | OF | 75 | 128 | 7 | 8 | 0 | .944 | 1.800 |
| 1973 | A | CALL | Lodi Lions | OF | 117 | 179 | 13 | 10 | 2 | .950 | 1.641 |
| 1974 | A | CALL | Lodi Orioles | OF | 29 | 54 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .966 | 1.966 |
| 1974 | AA | SOUL | Asheville Orioles | OF | 105 | 163 | 14 | 4 | 1 | .978 | 1.686 |
| 1975 | AA | SOUL | Asheville Orioles | OF | 111 | 155 | 16 | 4 | 3 | .977 | 1.541 |
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | OF | 76 | 118 | 10 | 1 | 2 | .992 | 1.684 |
| 1977 | AA | TL | Midland Cubs | OF | 58 | 92 | 8 | 4 | 2 | .962 | 1.724 |
| 1978 | AA | TL | Midland Cubs | OF | 64 | 126 | 10 | 2 | 1 | .986 | 2.125 |
| 1978 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | OF | 55 | 92 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .979 | 1.727 |
| 1980 | AA | EL | Buffalo Bisons | OF | 107 | 177 | 4 | 3 | 0 | .984 | 1.692 |
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Omaha Royals | OF | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.400 |
| 1981 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | OF | 29 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .939 | 1.586 |
| Totals | 831 | 1350 | 90 | 43 | 11 | .971 | 1.733 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Short Season A | Northwest League | Lewis-Clark Broncs | BAL | ||
| 1973 | A | California League | Lodi Lions | BAL | ||
| 1974 | A | California League | Lodi Orioles | BAL | ||
| 1974 | AA | Southern League | Asheville Orioles | BAL | ||
| 1975 | AA | Southern League | Asheville Orioles | BAL | ||
| 1976 | AAA | Mexican League | Monterrey Sultanes | |||
| 1977 | AA | Texas League | Midland Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1978 | AA | Texas League | Midland Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1978 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | CHN | ||
| 1979 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | MIN | ||
| 1979 | AAA | International League | Tidewater Tides | NYN | ||
| 1980 | AA | Texas League | Jackson Mets | NYN | ||
| 1980 | AA | Eastern League | Buffalo Bisons | PIT | ||
| 1981 | AA | Southern League | Jacksonville Suns | KCA | ||
| 1981 | AAA | Mexican League | Campeche Piratas | |||
| 1981 | AAA | American Association 2 | Omaha Royals | KCA |
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