Cecil Butler

Born: 10/23/1937 in Dallas, GA, USA

Died: 10/2/2019 in Dallas, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-23 | Final Game: 1964-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Cecil Dean Butler

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Biography

Cecil Butler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1937, who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964. He played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was transitioning away from the deadball era and embracing a more dynamic style of play. Butler made his mark on the mound with a career record of 2-0, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Over his career, Butler recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, reflecting his effectiveness in limiting opposing teams' scoring opportunities. He struck out 24 batters, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters with his pitching arsenal. Although he did not accumulate any saves, Butler's contributions on the field were significant during his time, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	11	2	1	0	0	35.3	33	13	6	9	24	3.31	0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1962	ATL	NL	2	0	9	2	1	0	0	31.0	26	9	9	22	2.61	-
1964	ATL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4.3	7	4	0	2	8.31	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	0.111	0.000	0.111	0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
1962	ATL	NL	9	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	0.0
1964	ATL	NL	2	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	11	2	0	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	ML1	P	9	2	0	7	0	0
1964	ML1	P	2	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11