Buzz Clarkson
James Buster Clarkson
Born: March 13, 1915
Hopkins, SC US
Deceased: January 18, 1989
Jeannette, PA US
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 210
Career: 1940-1956
Major League Statistics
Buzz Clarkson compiled a career batting average of .323 with 104 home runs and 352 RBI in his 671-game career with the Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes, Tampico Alijadores, Veracruz Azules, St. Jean Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Dallas Eagles, Beaumont Exporters, Los Angeles Angels, Des Moines Bruins and Tulsa Oilers. He began playing during the 1940 season and last took the field during the 1956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Ind | PROV | St. Jean Braves | 88 | 299 | 299 | 122 | 14 | 1 | 31 | .408 | .408 | .773 | 1.181 | 231 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | 59 | 233 | 205 | 34 | 62 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 30 | .302 | .384 | .468 | .852 | 96 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 1951 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | 97 | 335 | 283 | 52 | 97 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 6 | 43 | 29 | .343 | .440 | .466 | .906 | 132 | 8 | 6 | 3 | |||
| 1952 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | 74 | 299 | 242 | 49 | 77 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 68 | 10 | 56 | 27 | .318 | .448 | .541 | .989 | 131 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 1953 | AA | TL | Dallas Eagles | 137 | 553 | 445 | 91 | 147 | 32 | 1 | 18 | 87 | 11 | 5 | 100 | 51 | .330 | .459 | .528 | .987 | 235 | 6 | 2 | |||
| 1954 | AA | TL | (+) Dallas Eagles | 157 | 656 | 543 | 109 | 176 | 21 | 2 | 42 | 135 | 7 | 2 | 104 | 48 | .324 | .440 | .602 | 1.042 | 327 | 8 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1954 | AA | TL | (+) Beaumont Exporters | 157 | 656 | 543 | 109 | 176 | 21 | 2 | 42 | 135 | 7 | 2 | 104 | 48 | .324 | .440 | .602 | 1.042 | 327 | 8 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1955 | Open | PCL | Los Angeles Angels | 100 | 357 | 316 | 40 | 93 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 1 | 34 | 28 | .294 | .366 | .443 | .809 | 140 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1956 | A | WL3 | Des Moines Bruins | 60 | 254 | 205 | 45 | 57 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 50 | 3 | 47 | 21 | .278 | .409 | .522 | .931 | 107 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1956 | Open | PCL | Los Angeles Angels | 8 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .273 | .529 | .364 | .893 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1956 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 48 | 179 | 137 | 24 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 14 | .255 | .430 | .394 | .824 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 671 | 2527 | 2143 | 337 | 693 | 107 | 9 | 104 | 352 | 32 | 5 | 348 | 204 | .323 | .423 | .527 | .950 | 1130 | 40 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | 3B | 58 | 37 | 90 | 5 | 5 | .962 | 2.190 |
| 1951 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | SS | 73 | 128 | 197 | 11 | 32 | .967 | 4.452 |
| 1952 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | SS | 48 | 79 | 127 | 8 | 24 | .963 | 4.292 |
| 1952 | AAA | AA2 | Milwaukee Brewers | 3B | 19 | 19 | 38 | 5 | 5 | .919 | 3.000 |
| 1953 | AA | TL | Dallas Eagles | 3B | 128 | 115 | 294 | 22 | 23 | .949 | 3.195 |
| 1955 | Open | PCL | Los Angeles Angels | 3B | 90 | 54 | 146 | 6 | 12 | .971 | 2.222 |
| 1956 | A | WL3 | Des Moines Bruins | 3B | 59 | 44 | 89 | 10 | 10 | .930 | 2.254 |
| 1956 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 3B | 43 | 28 | 104 | 7 | 11 | .950 | 3.070 |
| 1956 | Open | PCL | Los Angeles Angels | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .750 |
| Totals | 522 | 504 | 1088 | 74 | 122 | .956 | 3.050 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Ind | Mexican League | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | |||
| 1941 | Ind | Mexican League | Tampico Alijadores | |||
| 1946 | Ind | Mexican League | Veracruz Azules | |||
| 1947 | Ind | Mexican League | Veracruz Azules | |||
| 1948 | Ind | Provincial League | St. Jean Braves | |||
| 1950 | AAA | American Association 2 | Milwaukee Brewers | BSN | ||
| 1951 | AAA | American Association 2 | Milwaukee Brewers | BSN | ||
| 1952 | AAA | American Association 2 | Milwaukee Brewers | BSN | ||
| 1953 | AA | Texas League | Dallas Eagles | |||
| 1954 | AA | Texas League | Dallas Eagles | |||
| 1954 | AA | Texas League | Beaumont Exporters | CHN | ||
| 1955 | Open | Pacific Coast League | Los Angeles Angels | CHN | ||
| 1956 | A | Western League | Des Moines Bruins | CHN | ||
| 1956 | AA | Texas League | Tulsa Oilers | CHN | ||
| 1956 | Open | Pacific Coast League | Los Angeles Angels | CHN |
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