Buck Rodgers
| Buck Rodgers | |
|---|---|
1962 caricature of Rodgers | |
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: August 16, 1938 Delaware, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 1961, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1969, for the California Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .232 |
| Home runs | 31 |
| Runs batted in | 288 |
| Managerial record | 784–774 |
| Winning % | .503 |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager As coach | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Leroy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Los Angeles / California Angels for nine seasons during the 1960s. He later managed three major-league teams: the Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, and California Angels, compiling a managerial record of 784–774 (.503).