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John Buck was born on 7 July, 1980 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover John Buck's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 7 July 1980
Birthday 7 July
Birthplace Kemmerer, Wyoming, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Timeline

1921

He was listed as the 21st-best prospect in baseball by John Sickels.

1934

On July 7, Buck's 34th birthday, the Mariners designated him for assignment.

After clearing waivers unclaimed, Buck became a free agent.

1980

Johnathan Richard Buck (born July 7, 1980) is an American former professional baseball catcher.

He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida/Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

He went to high school in Taylorsville, Utah.

1998

Buck was initially drafted by the Houston Astros in the 7th round of the 1998 Amateur Draft.

He was signed to a minor league contract on June 11, 1998.

2002

By 2002, Buck was highly regarded for his defensive ability, becoming one of the game's top minor league catchers and 68th top prospect in all of baseball.

2003

In 2003, Buck moved farther up prospect lists.

2004

On June 24, 2004, the Astros traded him to the Kansas City Royals as part of a three-way deal to acquire Carlos Beltrán, sending Buck and cash to Kansas City and Octavio Dotel to the Oakland Athletics.

Mark Teahen and Mike Wood went from the Athletics to the Royals as well.

The Royals immediately put Buck in their starting lineup, replacing injured veteran Benito Santiago.

Buck made his major league debut on June 25.

Although he initially appeared overmatched by major-league pitching—his batting average reached a low of .138 on July 7—he impressed the team with his defensive ability and his handling of pitchers.

His hitting improved with time, and by September 25 he had raised his average to .243 with 12 home runs, and 30 RBIs.

2006

In 2006, Buck fought with teammate Runelvys Hernández in the Royals dugout during a game against the Indians.

2009

On December 16, 2009, Buck signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays worth $2 million.

2010

On April 29, 2010.

Buck hit 3 home runs in a single game against the Oakland Athletics.

Buck was elected to the 2010 American League All-Star team on July 4, along with fellow Blue Jays Vernon Wells and José Bautista.

In his first All-Star Game, he went 1–2 with a double.

Buck finished his only season in Toronto with career-highs in batting average (.281), hits (115), home runs (20), RBI (66), doubles (25), slugging percentage (.489), and on-base plus slugging (.802).

Buck agreed to a three-year contract with the Florida Marlins worth $18 million on November 15, 2010.

The deal was confirmed on November 17, 2010.

In his first game with the Marlins, he hit a grand slam off New York Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey.

2011

In 2011, he had the lowest percentage of runners caught stealing of all major league catchers, at 17%.

2012

In 2012, Buck hit .192/.297/.347 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI in 106 games while throwing out 27% of runners.

On November 19, 2012, Buck was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays along with Josh Johnson, José Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and Emilio Bonifacio, in exchange for Jeff Mathis, Adeiny Hechavarria, Henderson Álvarez, Yunel Escobar, Jake Marisnick, Anthony DeSclafani, and Justin Nicolino.

On December 17, 2012, the Blue Jays traded him, Noah Syndergaard, Travis d'Arnaud, and Wuilmer Becerra to the New York Mets for R. A. Dickey, Josh Thole, and Mike Nickeas.

2013

Buck began 2013 as the starting catcher, with Anthony Recker as his backup.

After a great April in which he hit .241/.269/.575 with 9 home runs and 25 RBI, Buck cooled down some.

On August 17, Buck was placed on paternity leave, and he was replaced on the roster by the catcher he was traded with, Travis d'Arnaud.

d'Arnaud took the starting role when Buck returned, and Buck would soon be traded.

On August 27, 2013, Buck and Marlon Byrd were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for infield prospect Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later, identified on August 29 as Vic Black.

He finished the season as the backup to Russell Martin.

In 110 games total (9 with Pittsburgh), he hit .219/.285/.362 with 15 home runs and 62 RBI.

2014

On January 14, 2014, Buck agreed to a 1-year, $1 million deal with the Seattle Mariners.

He was projected to split time at catcher with Humberto Quintero and Mike Zunino.

Buck was signed to a minor league contract by the Los Angeles Angels on July 21, 2014.