Jess Buckles

Jesse Robert Buckles (May 20, 1890 – August 2, 1975), nicknamed "Jim", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in two games, both in relief, for the New York Yankees near the end of the 1916 season.

Win–loss record0–0

Earned run average2.25

Strikeouts2

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Jess Buckles
Pitcher
Born: (1890-05-20)May 20, 1890 Lordsburg, California, U.S.
Died: August 2, 1975(1975-08-02) (aged 85) Westminster, California, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 17, 1916, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1916, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	2.25
Strikeouts	2
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
New York Yankees (1916)

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Buckles made his major league debut on September 17, 1916, against the Cleveland Indians at League Park. His second and final appearance (October 3) was in a home game against the Washington Senators at the Polo Grounds. In his two games he pitched a total of four innings and gave up just one earned run, giving him an ERA of 2.25.