Brent Butler
Born: 2/11/1978 in Laurinburg, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-07-04 | Final Game: 2003-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Justin Brent Butler
Biography
Brent Butler was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 until 2003. Born in 1978, Butler's career spanned a total of 203 games during which he showcased a blend of speed and power. He recorded 137 hits, 11 home runs, and 60 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .248. Butler also demonstrated his agility on the basepaths, successfully stealing 4 bases.
Butler played during a dynamic era in baseball that saw the rise of offensive production and a focus on individual player statistics. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in terms of depth and versatility. His career, though relatively short-lived, reflected the competitive nature of the early 2000s in Major League Baseball, where players often faced the challenge of making their mark in a league increasingly focused on high-powered offenses.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 553 | 85 | 137 | 28 | 6 | 11 | 60 | 4 | 24 | 60 | 0.248 | 0.285 | 0.380 | 0.664 | -1351.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | COL | NL | 53 | 119 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0.244 | -392.4 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 113 | 344 | 55 | 89 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 42 | 2 | 10 | 40 | 0.259 | -584.3 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 37 | 90 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0.211 | -374.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 115 | 104 | 197 | 278 | 13 | 70 |
| 3B | 50 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 27 | 16 | 24 | 44 | 2 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | COL | 2B | 23 | 19 | 44 | 49 | 4 | 14 |
| 2001 | COL | 3B | 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | COL | SS | 10 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | COL | 2B | 72 | 67 | 121 | 178 | 8 | 46 |
| 2002 | COL | 3B | 33 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | COL | SS | 13 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | COL | 2B | 20 | 18 | 32 | 51 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | COL | 3B | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | COL | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 115 |
| Third Base | 50 |
| Shortstop | 27 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | NL | $303,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $303,000 | ||