Buddy Biancalana

Buddy Biancalana

Infobox MLB retired
name =Buddy Biancalana


width =
caption =
position =Shortstop
birthdate =birth date and age|1960|2|2
deathdate =
bats =Switch
throws =Right
debutdate =September 12
debutyear =1982
debutteam =Kansas City Royals
finaldate =October 4
finalyear =1987
finalteam =Houston Astros
stat1label =Hits
stat1value =113
stat2label =Batting average
stat2value =.205
stat3label =Games
stat3value =311
teams =
*Kansas City Royals (by|1982-by|1987)
*Houston Astros (by|1987)
highlights =1985 World Series

Roland Americo "Buddy" Biancalana (pronEng|biˌɑŋkəˈlɑːnə; born February 2, 1960 in Larkspur, California), is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop.

Biancalana played for two teams in his career: the Kansas City Royals (by|1982-by|1987) and Houston Astros (by|1987). He attended Redwood High School in Larkspur and was drafted by the Royals in the first round (25th overall pick) of the 1978 June Regular Phase draft. [ [http://www.thebaseballcube.com/draft/1978/Round-1-1.shtml 1978 Baseball Draft - Round 1 ] ] Biancalana made his Major League Baseball debut on September 12, 1982, and played his final game on October 4, 1987.

Biancalana was a member of the Royals team that won the World Series in 1985. Despite having started only 35 games all season, manager Dick Howser benched regular shortstop Onix Concepcion in favor of Biancalana on September 20th. Biancalana started 13 of the next 15 games as the Royals won the American League West division by one game over the California Angels. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/1985_lu.shtml 1985 Kansas City Royals Lineups and Defense - Baseball-Reference.com ] ]

Biancalana was the starting shortstop for the Royals in all 14 post-season games, playing error-free defense in every game, and was an integral part in several run-scoring innings for the Royals in the World Series. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1985_WS.shtml 1985 World Series - KCR vs. STL - Baseball-Reference.com ] ] He batted .278 in the series with an on base percentage of .435, both well above his career numbers. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/biancbu01.shtml Buddy Biancalana Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com ] ]

In 1985, during the countdown to Pete Rose breaking Ty Cobb's hits record, David Letterman instituted a Buddy Biancalana countdown calendar. Biancalana later appeared as a guest on Late Night with David Letterman, quipping "I'm closer to Cobb than you are to Carson." Buddy finished his big-league career with 113 base hits, over four thousand short of Cobb or Rose.

He is a former field manager for the Amarillo Dillas of independent United League Baseball.

External links

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • List of baseball nicknames — Baseball nicknames have become an integral part of the sport s culture: In no sport are nicknames more pervasive than baseball. [1] This is a list of nicknames of Major League Baseball teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames… …   Wikipedia

  • Fairfield, Iowa —   City   Main Street …   Wikipedia

  • 1985 American League Championship Series — Infobox LCS alcs = yes year = 1985 champion = Kansas City Royals (4) champion manager = Dick Howser champion games = 91 71, .562, GA: 1 runnerup = Toronto Blue Jays (3) runnerup manager = Bobby Cox runnerup games = 99 62, .615, GA: 2 date =… …   Wikipedia

  • Mel Stottlemyre, Jr. — Mel Stottlemyre, Jr. Arizona Diamondbacks No. 30 Pitcher / Coach Born: December 28, 1963 (1963 12 28) (age 47) …   Wikipedia

  • Dick Howser — Shortstop / Manager Born: May 14, 1936(1936 05 14) Miami, Florida Died: June 17, 1987(1987 06 17) (aged 51) Kansas City …   Wikipedia

  • Dan Quisenberry — Pitcher Born: February 7, 1953(1953 02 07) Santa Monica, California Died: September 30, 1998(1998 09 30) (aged 45) Leawood, Kansas …   Wikipedia

  • Jacksonville Suns — MiLB infobox name = Jacksonville Suns founded = 1962 city = Jacksonville, Florida owner = Peter Bragan, Sr misc = gm = Pedro Bragan, Jr manager = John Shoemaker uniform class level = Double A (1970 present) past class level= Triple A (1962 1968)… …   Wikipedia

  • Dane Iorg — Outfielder / First baseman Born: May 11, 1950 (1950 05 11) (age 61) …   Wikipedia

  • Mark Gubicza — Gubicza in 1991. Pitcher Born: August 14, 1962 (1962 08 14) (age 49) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ba …   Wikipedia

  • Danny Jackson — This article is about the baseball player. For the soccer player, see Danny Jackson (footballer). Danny Jackson Pitcher Born …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”