Buddy Groom
Wedsel Gary Groom Jr.
(Buddy)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- School Carl Albert State College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- High School Red Oak (TX) High School
- Debut June 20, 1992
- Final Game September 24, 2005
- Born July 10, 1965 in Dallas, TX USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Buddy Groom was signed by scout Lou Snipp for the Chicago White Sox as a 12th round pick of the 1987 amateur draft.
Groom holds the all-time record for the most career games (786) by a player who never batted. The previous record was 637 by Bob Stanley.
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