74. Charlie Buffinton

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: June 14, 1861 in Fall River, MA USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: May 17, 1882
  • Final Game: June 28, 1892
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As much as we keep studying Baseball, we can’t help but be amazed by the staggering amount of innings pitched by the pre-1900 hurlers. Would they look at us with a puzzled look if we went back in time and suggested a “pitch count”?

One of those Pitchers we speak of is Charlie Buffinton, who first became a workhorse for the Boston Beaneaters. Throughout his career, Buffinton relied on a particularly effective sinkerball and would fan 1,700 batters and win 233 games. He also finished with a career WAR of 56.1 which is another impressive career tally. Buffinton retired mid-season in 1892 at the age of 31, when he was asked to take a pay cut. Although he was having the worst season of his career (and the following season would have the mound pushed back ten feet), it is conceivable that Buffinton would have continued to add to his statistics that would have made him a Hall of Famer. As it stands now, he is one of many who are enjoying a renewed look at his career, and way back in a long line for a Veteran’s Committee to look at.

Should Charlie Buffington be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 62.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 13.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 8.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1936
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Games Played: 414
  • Notable Statistics: 233 Wins
    152 Losses
    2.96 ERA
    396 Games Started
    351 Complete Games
    30 Shutouts
    17 Games Finished
    3 Saves
    3,404 Innings Pitched
    1,700 Strikeouts
    3.08 FIP
    1.234 WHIP
    1.99 SO/BB
    60.7 bWAR

    245 Runs Scored
    543 Hits
    67 Doubles
    16 Triples
    7 Home Runs
    255 Runs Batted In
    14 Stolen Bases
    .255/.276/.314 Slash Line

    No Playoff Games
  • Played For: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Beaneaters, Boston Reds, Philadelphia Quakers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Highest bWAR for Pitchers (1) (NL) (1888)
    Lowest WHIP (1) (AA) (1891)
    Most Putouts by a Pitcher (1) (NL) (1888)
    Most Assists by a Pitcher (1) (NL) (1888)
    Most Double Plays Tunred by a Pitcher (1) (PL) (1890)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Pitcher (1) (NL) (1888)
  • Other Points of Note: 6 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Earned Run Average)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (H/9)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (BB/9)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (SO/9)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 26. Complete Games: 351
    62. bWAR for Pitchers: 60.7
    66. Wins: 233
    84. Innings Pitched: 3,404
    84. Range Factor per Game by a Pitcher: 2.47
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: N/A
  • Should be Inducted As A: Boston Beaneater

Should Charlie Buffington be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 62.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 13.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 8.9%
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