Billy Buckner
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 205lb (188cm, 92kg)
Born:
August 27, 1983
in Decatur, GA
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Draft: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 9th round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft from Young Harris College (Young Harris, GA) and the Kansas City Royals in the 2nd round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC).
High School: Salem HS (Conyers, GA)
Schools: Young Harris College (Young Harris, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)
Debut:
August 25, 2007
(Age 23-363d,
19,177th in major league history)
vs. CLE 5.0 IP, 7 H, 1 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER
Last Game:
May 24, 2014
(Age 30-270d)
vs. CHC 5.2 IP, 6 H, 4 SO, 4 BB, 3 ER, L
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2009 season
Full Name: William Jennings Buckner
Twitter:
@NotthatBB
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2008 Fielding Game Log (as P)