Buck Crouse
Clyde Ellsworth Crouse
Born: January 6, 1897
Anderson, IN US
Deceased: October 23, 1983
Muncie, IN US
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 158
Career: 1921-1939
Major League Statistics
Buck Crouse compiled a career batting average of .266 with 70 home runs and 0 RBI in his 987-game career with the Muskegon Muskies, Jackson/Ionia Mayors, Muskegon Anglers, Indianapolis Indians, Buffalo Bisons, Baltimore Orioles, Montgomery Rebels and Little Rock Travelers. He began playing during the 1921 season and last took the field during the 1939 campaign.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | B | CENL4 | (+) Muskegon Muskies | 89 | 288 | 288 | 69 | 9 | 5 | 1 | .240 | .240 | .316 | .556 | 91 | |||||||||||
| 1921 | B | CENL4 | (+) Jackson/Ionia Mayors | 89 | 288 | 288 | 69 | 9 | 5 | 1 | .240 | .240 | .316 | .556 | 91 | |||||||||||
| 1922 | B | CENL4 | Muskegon Muskies | 123 | 398 | 398 | 92 | 12 | 9 | 2 | .231 | .231 | .322 | .553 | 128 | |||||||||||
| 1923 | B | MION | Muskegon Anglers | 71 | 246 | 246 | 72 | 13 | 3 | 0 | .293 | .293 | .370 | .663 | 91 | |||||||||||
| 1930 | AA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | 28 | 84 | 84 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .381 | .381 | .464 | .845 | 39 | |||||||||||
| 1931 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 111 | 381 | 381 | 98 | 20 | 1 | 16 | .257 | .257 | .441 | .698 | 168 | |||||||||||
| 1932 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 121 | 374 | 374 | 101 | 18 | 1 | 15 | .270 | .270 | .444 | .714 | 166 | |||||||||||
| 1933 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 109 | 322 | 322 | 87 | 14 | 1 | 12 | .270 | .270 | .432 | .702 | 139 | |||||||||||
| 1934 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 45 | 138 | 138 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .355 | .355 | .420 | .775 | 58 | |||||||||||
| 1935 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 116 | 347 | 347 | 89 | 13 | 2 | 5 | .256 | .256 | .349 | .605 | 121 | |||||||||||
| 1936 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 76 | 287 | 287 | 71 | 11 | 1 | 5 | .247 | .247 | .345 | .592 | 99 | |||||||||||
| 1937 | AA | IL | (+) Buffalo Bisons | 111 | 329 | 329 | 84 | 11 | 2 | 10 | .255 | .255 | .392 | .647 | 129 | |||||||||||
| 1937 | AA | IL | (+) Baltimore Orioles | 111 | 329 | 329 | 84 | 11 | 2 | 10 | .255 | .255 | .392 | .647 | 129 | |||||||||||
| 1938 | AA | IL | Baltimore Orioles | 96 | 260 | 260 | 69 | 10 | 1 | 10 | .265 | .265 | .427 | .692 | 111 | |||||||||||
| 1939 | A1 | SOUA | Little Rock Travelers | 17 | 53 | 53 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .208 | .208 | .226 | .434 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 1939 | B | SEAL3 | Montgomery Rebels | 74 | 212 | 212 | 53 | 7 | 0 | 4 | .250 | .250 | .340 | .590 | 72 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 987 | 3102 | 3102 | 0 | 824 | 128 | 21 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .266 | .266 | .388 | .654 | 1204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | B | CENL4 | Muskegon Muskies | C | 123 | 532 | 168 | 30 | .959 | 5.691 | |
| 1923 | B | MION | Muskegon Anglers | C | 71 | 315 | 96 | 11 | .974 | 5.789 | |
| 1930 | AA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | C | 23 | 96 | 31 | 4 | .969 | 5.522 | |
| 1931 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 103 | 357 | 75 | 12 | .973 | 4.194 | |
| 1932 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 112 | 441 | 77 | 11 | .979 | 4.625 | |
| 1933 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 106 | 457 | 73 | 14 | .974 | 5.000 | |
| 1934 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 41 | 157 | 22 | 3 | .984 | 4.366 | |
| 1935 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 115 | 441 | 58 | 8 | .984 | 4.339 | |
| 1936 | AA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 83 | 390 | 50 | 12 | .973 | 5.301 | |
| 1938 | AA | IL | Baltimore Orioles | C | 71 | 346 | 34 | 9 | .977 | 5.352 | |
| 1939 | B | SEAL3 | Montgomery Rebels | C | 70 | 337 | 55 | 9 | .978 | 5.600 | |
| 1939 | A1 | SOUA | Little Rock Travelers | C | 15 | 75 | 10 | 5 | .944 | 5.667 | |
| Totals | 933 | 3944 | 749 | 128 | 0 | .973 | 5.030 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | B | Central League | Muskegon Muskies | |||
| 1921 | B | Central League | Jackson/Ionia Mayors | |||
| 1922 | B | Central League | Muskegon Muskies | |||
| 1923 | B | Michigan-Ontario League | Muskegon Anglers | |||
| 1930 | AA | American Association 2 | Indianapolis Indians | |||
| 1931 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1932 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1933 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1934 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1935 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1936 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1937 | AA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1937 | AA | International League | Baltimore Orioles | |||
| 1938 | AA | International League | Baltimore Orioles | |||
| 1939 | B | Southeastern League | Montgomery Rebels | |||
| 1939 | A1 | Southern League | Little Rock Travelers | BOS |
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