Bucky Dent played shortstop for the Yankees from 1977-1982. Over 6 seasons and 694 games, he compiled a .239/.295/.322/.617 slash line with 26 home runs. He appeared in 24 postseason games, batting .277.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
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.