Adam Butler
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998)
Adam Butler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1998 for the Atlanta Braves. Across 8 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-03-31
- Last Game
- 1998-09-13
Full name: Adam Christopher Butler
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10.80 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2.2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10.12 |
| Away | 4 | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11.57 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-13 | ATL | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-07 | ATL | NYN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-08-19 | ATL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998-08-12 | ATL | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-13 | ATL | PHI | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-04-11 | ATL | PHI | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-02 | ATL | MIL | L | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-03-31 | ATL | MIL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
Salary History
Adam Butler's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. Butler's career, 1998 to 1998, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg | VA | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Adam Butler: the record in brief
Between the debut on March 31, 1998 and the final game on September 13, 1998, Adam Butler built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Atlanta Braves, in 1998. Butler played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 17, 1973, in Fairfax, VA, USA and a listed size of 225 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Adam Butler was the playing name; the full given name is Adam Christopher.
The pitching table credits Butler with a 0-1 record and a 10.80 ERA in 8 games. Also on Butler's record: 7 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 10.80 mark was 143.7% worse. All of that pitching came in 1998, with 8 games and 7 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 8 games, all at pitcher.
The one salary on file is $170,000, for 1998. Butler's college years, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995, were spent at College of William and Mary. Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Butler's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adam Butler
- Was Adam Butler a pitcher?
- Yes. Adam Butler pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What teams did Adam Butler play for?
- Adam Butler played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (1998).
- What were Adam Butler's career stats?
- In 8 games, Adam Butler went 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 5.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Adam Butler earn in his career?
- Adam Butler's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. Butler's career, 1998 to 1998, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Adam Butler's salary?
- Adam Butler's recorded salary was $170,000 in 1998.
- What position did Adam Butler play?
- Adam Butler played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Adam Butler and how much did he weigh?
- Adam Butler was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Adam Butler's career ERA?
- Adam Butler finished with a 10.80 career ERA, going 0-1 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Adam Butler have?
- Adam Butler recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Adam Butler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Adam Butler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.