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Career |
Current
Current Contract
Contract renewable though 2012.
Became a Cardinal
Selected in the 19th round (586th overall) of the June, 2006 First-Year Player Draft.
2007 Season
Buckman enjoyed what could be described as a breakout season, at least offensively in the Midwest League, hitting .341/.384/.590 in 261 at bats with 14 HRs and 52 RBI. He struggled after being promoted to Palm Beach, hitting only .268/.295/.397, with just 5 HRs and 27 RBI in 194 at-bats for the PB Cardinals.
2006 Season
Buckman hit .300/.367/.478 with eight home runs and 34 RBI in 62 games for Rookie-level Johnson City.
Player Awards
Birdhouse Top 40 Prospect 2008: #37
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