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Roland Americo "Buddy" Biancalana (/biˌɑːŋkəˈlɑːnə/; born February 2, 1960 in Larkspur, California) is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop.

Biancalana played for two teams in his career: the Kansas City Royals (1982–1987) and Houston Astros (1987). He attended Redwood High School in Larkspur and was drafted by the Royals in the first round (25th overall pick) of the 1978 June Regular Phase draft.[1] Biancalana made his Major League Baseball debut on September 12, 1982, and played his final game on October 4, 1987.

Biancalana was a member of the Royals team that won the World Series in 1985. Although Buddy had only started 35 games all season, manager ♥♥♥♥ Howser benched regular shortstop Onix Concepcion in favor of Biancalana on September 20. Biancalana started 13 of the next 15 games as the Royals won the American League West division by one game over the California Angels.[2]
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