Adam Butler
Born: 8/17/1973 in Fairfax, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 1998-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Adam Christopher Butler
Biography
Adam Butler was a professional baseball player born in 1973, whose career spanned from 1998 to 2003. He made his Major League Baseball debut on March 31, 1998, and played a total of eight games before concluding his time in the league on September 13, 1998. Despite his brief tenure, Butler's journey through professional baseball highlighted the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in the sport.
As a position player, Butler's career statistics reflected the tough competition of the era, as he recorded zero hits, home runs, or RBIs, culminating in a batting average of 0.0. His experience serves as a reminder of the rigorous nature of reaching the major leagues, where many talented players often find limited opportunities to showcase their skills. Although Butler's time in the spotlight was short-lived, his story represents the dedication and perseverance inherent in the pursuit of a career in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg | VA | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |