Frank Butler
Born: 7/18/1866 in Savannah, GA, USA
Died: 7/10/1945 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-07-30 | Final Game: 1895-08-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Frank B. Butler
Biography
Frank Butler was a professional baseball player born in 1866, who had a brief yet notable career in the late 19th century. He played as a position player from July 30 to August 3, 1895. During his short stint in Major League Baseball, Butler appeared in five games, where he showcased his batting skills by accumulating six hits and driving in two runs, resulting in a batting average of .273. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions at the plate were solid for the limited opportunities he received.
Butler's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the game's early days towards a more organized and commercially viable sport. Though his time in the major leagues was fleeting, his participation in the game during this era illustrates the deep roots of baseball in American culture and the diverse range of players who contributed to its evolution. Despite his brief appearance in the majors, Frank Butler remains a part of baseball history, emblematic of the many players who helped shape the sport in its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.304 | 0.318 | 0.623 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | NY1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |