Kid Butler

Born: 8/9/1887 in Franklin, PA, USA

Died: 2/22/1964 in Richmond, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-30 | Final Game: 1907-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Willis Everett Butler

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Biography

Kid Butler, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the early 20th century from 1907 to 1907. As a position player, Butler made a brief yet notable impact during his time in the Major Leagues, participating in a total of 20 games. He recorded 13 hits over his limited career, contributing 6 RBIs to his team's efforts. Despite his batting average of .22 and the absence of home runs, Butler showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, demonstrating the athleticism that characterized many players of his era. Butler's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on speed and defense. Although he did not achieve long-lasting fame, his participation in the sport during this time reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of the era. The early 1900s were marked by a growing fan base and the establishment of baseball as America's pastime, setting the stage for the legendary stars that would follow. Kid Butler's story, while not extensively documented, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse experiences of players who shaped the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	59	4	13	2	0	0	6	1	2	11	0.220	0.246	0.254	0.500	-166.3

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1907	SLA	AL	20	59	4	13	2	0	0	6	1	2	11	0.220	.245 (-10%)	.304 (-19%)	.308 (-18%)	.613 (-18%)	-166.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	11	11	15	32	3	2
3B	5	6	3	9	0	1
SS	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	SLA	2B	11	11	15	32	3	2
1907	SLA	3B	5	6	3	9	0	1
1907	SLA	SS	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	11
Third Base	6
Shortstop	1