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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1933 26 ID NN2 -0.2 0 0 27.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 5 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 11 20 5.15 4.500 33.8 0.0 6.8 0.0 0.00
1 Yr -0.2 0 0 27.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 5 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 11 20 5.15 4.500 33.8 0.0 6.8 0.0 0.00
162 Game Avg -15.0 0 0 27.00 68 0 0 0 0 75 340 272 272 0 68 0 0 0 748 20 5.15 4.500 33.8 0.0 6.8 0.0 0.00

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1933 26 ID NN2 1.1 1 0 4 27.00 5.36 -0.24 0.00 100 5.60 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -3 .274 .499
1 Yr 1.1 1 0 4 27.00 5.36 -0.24 0.00 100 5.60 -3 -0.2 1.00 0.0 -0.2 -3 .274 .499
162 Game Avg 75 68 0 272 27.00 5.36 -0.24 0.00 100 5.60 -216 -15.6 1.00 0.0 -15.0 -206 .274 .499

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1933 26 ID NN2 1.1 0.0 0.0 9.1
1 Yr 1.1 0.0 0.0 9.1
MLB Average 1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was James Buford born?

James Buford was born on December 25, 1906.

Where was James Buford born?

James Buford was born in Spring Hill, TN.

How tall was James Buford?

James Buford was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did James Buford weigh when playing?

James Buford weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did James Buford play?

James Buford played 4 seasons.

Is James Buford in the Hall of Fame?

James Buford has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did James Buford play?

James Buford was a Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop.

How many hits did James Buford have?

James Buford had 111 hits over his career.

How many home runs did James Buford have?

James Buford had 3 home runs over his career.

What was James Buford's average?

James Buford had a .294 average over his career.

How many teams has James Buford played for?

James Buford played for 4 teams; the Nashville Elite Giants, Cleveland Cubs, Nashville Elite Giants and Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars.

When did James Buford retire?

James Buford last played in 1933.

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