Buck O'Brien
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Buck O'Brien
| Born: | May 9, 1882 |
| Birthplace: | Brockton, MA |
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| Height: | 5’ 10” |
| Weight: | 188 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | Chicago White Sox 1913 |
| Years with Boston: | 1911-1913 |
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Overall Career
Thomas Joseph "Buck" O'Brien was born on May 9, 1882, in Brockton, MA. O'Brien was 29 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 9, 1911, with the Boston Red Sox.
O'Brien had a 3-year career as a right handed spitball pitcher. He finished with 29 wins, 204 Ks and a 2.63 ERA in 432 IP. O'Brien went 20-13 for Boston's 1912 World Champions.
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O'Brien's Moments in the Sun
- On September 9, 1911 as a Red Sox rookie, O'Brien shut out the A's 2–0 in his first major league start.
- Appeared in the 1912 World Series with Boston
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Trivia
- Was the starting pitcher for Boston in the first American League game the Red Sox played in Fenway Park
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Transactions
- July 2, 1913: Purchased by the Chicago White Sox from the Boston Red Sox for $5,000.
- August 20, 1913: Purchased by the Oakland (PCL) from the Chicago White Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
