Career
He throws a fastball, changeup, curveball, and his strike-out pitch, the slider. At Oregon State University, the 6 ft 3 in (191 m), 210 pound, athlete majored in sociology. He played football in the Fall as a defensive-back and pitched for the baseball team in the Spring.
After two years playing both sports, he decided to specialize in baseball.
Buck pitched for the Beavers from 2004 to 2006, including pitching games in the 2006 College World Series. In 2005 he was an All-American along with Oregon State teammate, outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
He had a key part in the 2006 championship series between Oregon State and the North Carolina Tar Heels. He finished his career at Oregon State as the school"s leader in hit batters.
Arizona Diamondbacks Minor League Buck was a third round pick for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft.
In June 2007, he had Tommy John surgery on his elbow. Cincinnati Reds Minor League In 2009 Buck battled arm injuries while holding a 2–3 record with a 4.91 European Research Area in ten starts. He ended the 2009 season playing for the Double-A Carolina Mudcats.
Buck played on the Mudcats through 2011 Release After posting a 1-5 record in eight starts for the Mudcats in 2011, he was released.
Buck hasn"t played in the minor leagues since 2011. During his five seasons in the minor leagues, Buck finished with a 16-22 record in 61 starts and a 4.48 European Research Area. Buck also held a.244 batting average in 41 at bats, despite not having any plate appearances at Oregon State.
2005 American Baseball Coaches Association All-American (first team).