Eddie Butler
Born: 3/13/1991 in Chesapeake, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-06-06 | Final Game: 2018-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Timothy Edward Butler
Biography
Eddie Butler was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2018. Born in 1991, Butler made his Major League Baseball debut with the Colorado Rockies, marking the beginning of a journey that would see him take the mound for various teams throughout his career. He finished his tenure with a record of 12 wins and 22 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.8. Over the course of his time in the league, Butler recorded 153 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Butler's playing style was characterized by a power arm and a repertoire that included a variety of pitches aimed at keeping hitters off balance. Although he faced challenges in consistently securing victories, his potential was evident during his early appearances, demonstrating flashes of the talent that had made him a highly regarded prospect. As part of the game during the mid-2010s, Butler's career coincided with a period of evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on analytics in baseball, factors that shaped how pitchers were developed and utilized. Despite his retirement, his contributions to the teams he played for remain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 22 | 79 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 263.7 | 321 | 170 | 43 | 117 | 153 | 5.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6.75 | -784.2 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 3 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 | 102 | 52 | 42 | 44 | 5.90 | -3895.6 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 2 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 87 | 51 | 21 | 47 | 7.17 | -2032.1 |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 50 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 3.95 | - |
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 4.08 | - |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32.0 | 43 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 6.47 | -2626.6 |
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 | 0.049 | 0.079 | 0.049 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 16 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 17 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 22 | 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 | 79 | 39 | 24 | 40 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | COL | P | 16 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | COL | P | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | CHN | P | 13 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | CHN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | TEX | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | COL | NL | $509,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $509,500 | ||