Jesse Robert Buckles (May 20, 1890 – August 2, 1975), nicknamed "Jim", was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in two games, both in relief, for the New York Yankees near the end of the 1916 season.
| Jess Buckles | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 20, 1890 Lordsburg, California | |
| Died: August 2, 1975 (aged 85) Westminster, California | |
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 |
| Teams | |
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.
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