Career Summary
Bucky Dent played shortstop for the New York Yankees from 1977-1982. Over 6 seasons, he appeared in 694 games, batting .239 with 26 home runs and 206 RBI. He also appeared in 24 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 158 | 477 | 54 | 118 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 49 | 39 | 28 | 1 | .247 | .300 | .352 | .652 |
| 1978 | 122 | 375 | 39 | 91 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 23 | 23 | 3 | .243 | .286 | .309 | .595 |
| 1979 | 141 | 431 | 47 | 99 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 0 | .230 | .287 | .285 | .572 |
| 1980 | 141 | 489 | 57 | 128 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 52 | 48 | 37 | 0 | .262 | .327 | .354 | .681 |
| 1981 | 73 | 227 | 20 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 0 | .238 | .300 | .379 | .679 |
| 1982 | 59 | 160 | 11 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 0 | .169 | .207 | .188 | .395 |
| Career | 694 | 2159 | 228 | 517 | 81 | 10 | 26 | 206 | 174 | 146 | 4 | .239 | .296 | .322 | .619 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 11 | 33 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .242 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 10 | 39 | -- | 13 | -- | -- | 0 | 11 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 3 | 11 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .182 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 24 | 83 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .277 | .277 | .277 | .554 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Bucky Dent play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Bucky Dent appeared in 24 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Bucky Dent didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Bucky Dent's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Bucky Dent born?
Bucky Dent was born in Savannah, GA, USA. Bucky Dent went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1977-1982, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Bucky Dent's career stats with the Yankees?
Bucky Dent compiled a .239 batting average, 26 home runs, 206 RBI, and 517 hits across 694 games for the New York Yankees. Bucky Dent's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1977-1982 seasons.