Butch Alberts
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Butch Alberts was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 6 career games, he hit .278 with 5 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-07
- Last Game
- 1978-09-28
Full name: Francis Burt Alberts
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .278 | .278 | .333 | .611 | 0 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-28 | TOR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-11 | TOR | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-11 | TOR | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-09 | TOR | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-08 | TOR | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-07 | TOR | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | OH | 1971, 1972 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Butch Alberts
- Was Butch Alberts a pitcher?
- No. Butch Alberts was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Butch Alberts hit?
- Butch Alberts hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Butch Alberts's career batting average?
- Butch Alberts batted .278 over his career, with 5 hits in 18 at bats.
- Is Butch Alberts in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Butch Alberts has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Butch Alberts play for?
- Butch Alberts played for the Toronto Blue Jays.