Eddie Butler
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2018)
Eddie Butler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2018 for the Colorado Rockies, the Chicago Cubs, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 79 career appearances, he went 12-22 with a 5.80 ERA and 153 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-06-06
- Last Game
- 2018-09-28
Full name: Timothy Edward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6.75 | 3.74 (-80%) | -781.6 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 3 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 | 102 | 52 | 42 | 44 | 5.90 | 3.96 (-49%) | -3833.0 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 2 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 87 | 51 | 21 | 47 | 7.17 | 4.19 (-71%) | -2005.7 |
| 2017 | CHN | NL | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.2 | 50 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 3.95 | 4.36 (+9%) | -409.5 |
| 2018 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 4.08 | 4.15 (+2%) | 137.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32.0 | 43 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 6.47 | 4.15 (-56%) | -2609.4 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 12 | 22 | 79 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 263.2 | 321 | 170 | 117 | 153 | 5.80 | — | -9,502 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 61 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | .049 | .079 | .049 | .129 | 0 |
Career AVG .049 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 80.5% below league average.
Career OBP .079 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 75.1% below league average.
Career SLG .049 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 88.0% below league average.
Career OPS .129 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 16 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 17 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHN | NL | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CHN | NL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 79 | 61 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | .049 | — | — | — | — | 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 (158 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .074 |
| Away | 39 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .029 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 127.1 | 180 | 98 | 53 | 71 | 6.93 |
| Away | 39 | 136.1 | 141 | 72 | 64 | 82 | 4.75 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-28 | TEX | SEA | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018-09-25 | TEX | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-24 | TEX | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-22 | TEX | SEA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-21 | TEX | SEA | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-18 | TEX | TBR | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-16 | TEX | SDP | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-12 | TEX | LAA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018-09-11 | TEX | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-08 | TEX | OAK | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Salary History
Eddie Butler's recorded salaries total $509,500 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Butler's career ran from 2014 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | COL | NL | $509,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $509,500 | ||
Eddie Butler: the record in brief
June 6, 2014 and September 28, 2018 bracket Eddie Butler's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Butler played for the Colorado Rockies (2014 through 2016), the Chicago Cubs (2017 through 2018), and the Texas Rangers (2018). Butler, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds. Butler was born on March 13, 1991, in Chesapeake, VA, USA. The given name on file is Timothy Edward Butler.
Butler pitched in 79 games, starting 39, and finished with a 12-22 record and 5.80 ERA. The same table counts 153 strikeouts. The league ERA over Butler's seasons was 4.08, so the 5.80 figure ran 42.2% worse than average. 2017 was Butler's sharpest full season, a 3.95 ERA against the league's 4.36.
The batting table for Butler shows 3 hits in 61 at bats (.049).
Butler appears at one position only: pitcher, in 79 games. On the mound, Butler's fielding totals are 24 putouts, 40 assists and 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Butler
- What years did Eddie Butler play?
- Eddie Butler played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2018.
- Was Eddie Butler a pitcher?
- Yes. Eddie Butler pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 153 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Eddie Butler hit?
- Eddie Butler hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Butler play for?
- Eddie Butler played for 3 teams: the Colorado Rockies (2014–2016), the Chicago Cubs (2017–2018), and the Texas Rangers (2018).
- What were Eddie Butler's career stats?
- In 79 games, Eddie Butler went 12-22 with a 5.80 ERA, 153 strikeouts, 263.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Eddie Butler earn in his career?
- Eddie Butler's recorded salaries total $509,500 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Butler's career ran from 2014 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014 and 2016.
- What was Eddie Butler's salary?
- Eddie Butler's recorded salary was $509,500 in 2015.
- What position did Eddie Butler play?
- Eddie Butler played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Butler and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Butler was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Eddie Butler's career ERA?
- Eddie Butler finished with a 5.80 career ERA, going 12-22 with 153 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eddie Butler have?
- Eddie Butler recorded 153 career strikeouts.
- Is Eddie Butler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Butler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.