Bill Butler, baseball player, 1884-1884

Bill Butler

Born: 1858 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 5/9/1895 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-29 | Final Game: 1884-07-10

Full name: William John Butler

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Biography

Bill Butler, born in 1858, was a position player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the 1884 season. His career spanned from June 29 to July 10 of that year, during a time when the game was still in its formative years, characterized by the transition from the deadball era. Butler played a total of 9 games, during which he recorded 7 hits, resulting in a batting average of .226. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the early development of the game. Despite his short-lived career, Butler's time in the big leagues reflects the challenges and competitive nature of the 19th-century baseball landscape. Players of this era were often versatile and adaptable, and Butler's contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were part of the broader narrative of baseball's evolution. His tenure serves as a reminder of the many individuals who laid the groundwork for future generations of players in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 31 7 7 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.226 0.250 0.452 0.702 0.0

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +38.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 IN2 AA 9 31 7 7 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.226 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 0 5 2 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 IN2 OF 9 0 5 2 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 7