Rob Butler
Born: 4/10/1970 in East York, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1993-06-12 | Final Game: 1999-07-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Frank John Butler
Biography
Rob Butler, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1993 until 1999. During his career, he appeared in 109 games across several Major League Baseball teams. Known for his versatility in the field, Butler contributed as a solid role player, finishing his career with 53 hits and a batting average of .243. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 21 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with three stolen bases.
Butler's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the rise of powerful sluggers and evolving strategies around speed and defense. While he may not have garnered the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Butler's contributions to the teams he played for were significant in terms of depth and resilience. His journey through the league reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of major league competition in the late 1990s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 218 | 32 | 53 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 28 | 0.243 | 0.309 | 0.321 | 0.630 | -590.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 17 | 48 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 0.271 | 20.8 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 41 | 74 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.176 | -552.1 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 43 | 89 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.292 | -59.3 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 74 | 44 | 109 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | OF | 16 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | TOR | OF | 31 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | OF | 25 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | TOR | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TOR | AL | $275,000 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $384,000 | ||