Frank Butler, baseball player, 1884-1884

Frank Butler

Born: 1861 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 4/9/1921 in South Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-20 | Final Game: 1884-10-18

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Frank Edward Butler

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Biography

Frank Butler, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1884 to 1884. Primarily a position player, Butler made his mark in a time when baseball was still solidifying its place in American culture, just a few years after the formation of the National League in 1876. His career was characterized by a modest number of games, appearing in 71 contests during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, Butler recorded 43 hits, finishing with a batting average of 0.169. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, as he concluded his playing days without any RBIs. Additionally, he did not attempt any stolen bases, which reflects the playing style of the era that often emphasized contact and strategy over power. While Butler may not have left an indelible mark on the statistical record books, his participation in the early years of professional baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 255 36 43 15 0 0 0 0 12 0 0.169 0.206 0.227 0.433 -1117.3

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 BSU UA 71 255 36 43 15 0 0 0 0 12 0 0.169 .243 (-31%) .278 (-26%) .327 (-30%) .606 (-28%) -1117.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 0 29 25 4 0
3B 2 0 5 4 3 0
OF 53 0 56 8 15 1
SS 6 0 9 8 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BSU 2B 12 0 29 25 4 0
1884 BSU 3B 2 0 5 4 3 0
1884 BSU OF 53 0 56 8 15 1
1884 BSU SS 6 0 9 8 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 2
Shortstop 6
Left Field 37
Center Field 7
Right Field 9