Ben Buck began his pitching coach career at LCC in the spring of 2008. Ben attended LCC in 2000-2002. As a closer, Ben saved 9 games both his freshman and sophomore years. He still stands as the all-time save leader as well as the single season save leader. Buck assisted LCC with 106 wins in two years. In 2002, Buck helped LCC win 59 games and finish third at the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, CO. Ben finished the season with a 1.06 ERA, 26 IP, 27 K, 11, BB and 9 saves in 21 appearances. Buck is now second all-time in season ERA and career ERA at LCC.
After LCC Buck attended the University of Utah, then coached by Tim Esmay (currently at Arizona State University). Used primarily as a closer, Buck appeared in 26 games as a freshman and had 22 strikeouts in 29 innings. As a sophomore Ben appeared in 35 games and started 9. He finished his career with 61 appearances, 117 innings pitched, 71 strike outs, and 7 wins. During his senior year, Buck was reunited with former LCC pitching coach Bryan Conger at Utah and also led the Utes in wins. After four successful years at the college level, Buck pitched professionally for the Mid-Missouri Mavericks an independent club affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers in Columbia, MO.
Ben Buck began his pitching coach career at LCC in the spring of 2008. Ben attended LCC in 2000-2002. As a closer, Ben saved 9 games both his freshman and sophomore years. He still stands as the all-time save leader as well as the single season save leader. Buck assisted LCC with 106 wins in two years. In 2002, Buck helped LCC win 59 games and finish third at the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, CO. Ben finished the season with a 1.06 ERA, 26 IP, 27 K, 11, BB and 9 saves in 21 appearances. Buck is now second all-time in season ERA and career ERA at LCC.