Buddy Groom

Wedsel Gary Groom Jr.
(Buddy)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
• School Carl Albert State College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
• High School Red Oak (TX) High School
• Debut June 20, 1992
• Final Game September 24, 2005
• Born July 10, 1965 in Dallas, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Buddy Groom was signed by scout Lou Snipp for the Chicago White Sox as a 12th round pick of the 1987 amateur draft.

Groom holds the all-time record for the most career games (786) by a player who never batted. The previous record was 637 by Bob Stanley. In second place is Joakim Soria with 773 games.