Butch Wynegar

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1988)

Butch Wynegar was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1988 for the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees, and the California Angels, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,301 career games, he hit .255 with 1,102 hits, 65 home runs, and 506 RBI. Butch Wynegar was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 591.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .255
HR 65
RBI 506
H 1,102
OPS .695
PIV 591
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
B / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 190 lb
Born
3/14/1956 in York, PA, USA
MLB Debut
1976-04-09
Last Game
1988-05-24
Awards
2× All-Star

Full name: Harold Delano Wynegar

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Career Batting Statistics

Butch Wynegar — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,301 4,330 498 1,102 176 15 65 506 10 626 428 .255 .348 .347 .695 591

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS .695 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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Butch Wynegar Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1976 MIN AL 149 534 58 139 21 2 10 69 0 79 63 .260 .255 (+2%) .320 (+11%) .360 (+1%) .681 (+6%) 853.0
1977 MIN AL 144 532 76 139 22 3 10 79 2 68 61 .261 .264 (-1%) .329 (+5%) .401 (-8%) .730 (-2%) -61.1
1978 MIN AL 135 454 36 104 22 1 4 45 1 47 42 .229 .257 (-11%) .323 (-5%) .378 (-19%) .702 (-12%) -802.2
1979 MIN AL 149 504 74 136 20 0 7 57 2 74 36 .270 .265 (+2%) .329 (+10%) .397 (-12%) .727 (-2%) 119.6
1980 MIN AL 146 486 61 124 18 3 5 57 3 63 36 .255 .264 (-4%) .326 (+4%) .387 (-14%) .714 (-6%) -289.4
1981 MIN AL 47 150 11 37 5 0 0 10 0 17 9 .247 .255 (-4%) .320 (avg) .368 (-24%) .688 (-13%) -252.9
1982 MIN AL 24 86 9 18 4 0 1 8 0 10 12 .209 .261 (-20%) .324 (-10%) .388 (-25%) .712 (-18%) -230.6
1982 NYA AL 63 191 27 56 8 1 3 20 0 40 21 .293 .261 (+12%) .324 (+27%) .388 (+1%) .712 (+13%) -230.6
1983 NYA AL 94 301 40 89 18 2 6 42 1 52 29 .296 .260 (+13%) .324 (+23%) .389 (+10%) .714 (+16%) 1086.9
1984 NYA AL 129 442 48 118 13 1 6 45 1 65 35 .267 .259 (+3%) .322 (+12%) .384 (-11%) .707 (-1%) 221.4
1985 NYA AL 102 309 27 69 15 0 5 32 0 64 43 .223 .257 (-13%) .323 (+10%) .390 (-18%) .714 (-5%) -41.0
1986 NYA AL 61 194 19 40 4 1 7 29 0 30 21 .206 .257 (-20%) .325 (-5%) .395 (-13%) .720 (-9%) -250.6
1987 CAL AL 31 92 4 19 2 0 0 5 0 9 13 .207 .262 (-21%) .331 (-16%) .415 (-45%) .746 (-32%) -463.3
1988 CAL AL 27 55 8 14 4 1 1 8 0 8 7 .255 .254 (avg) .317 (+6%) .377 (+11%) .695 (+9%) 68.1
Career · 14 seasons 1,301 4,330 498 1,102 176 15 65 506 10 626 428 .255 — — — — -273

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Butch Wynegar — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home664220328757532264.261
Away637212721152733242.248

Last 10 Games — Batting

Butch Wynegar — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1988-05-24 LAANYYL 200000021
1988-05-22 LAABOSL 400000000
1988-05-20 LAABOSW 401100201
1988-05-19 LAABALW 111010000
1988-05-19 LAABALW 302100000
1988-05-18 LAABALL 100000000
1988-05-15 LAANYYL 300000000
1988-05-13 LAANYYW 000000000
1988-05-11 LAACLEL 500000002
1988-05-10 LAACLEL 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Butch Wynegar — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
C 1247 1164 6281 583 75 88

Season-by-Season Fielding

Butch Wynegar — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 MIN C 137 133 650 78 16 6
1977 MIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1977 MIN C 142 138 676 84 5 8
1978 MIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1978 MIN C 131 121 582 70 8 12
1979 MIN C 146 139 653 65 6 10
1980 MIN C 142 133 670 72 9 13
1981 MIN C 37 36 162 24 1 4
1982 MIN C 24 23 128 9 2 4
1982 NYA C 62 59 395 17 3 6
1983 NYA C 93 83 480 29 8 4
1984 NYA C 126 117 757 59 6 9
1985 NYA C 96 90 547 34 6 7
1986 NYA C 57 52 325 22 2 1
1987 CAL C 28 25 162 12 1 3
1988 CAL C 26 15 94 8 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Butch Wynegar Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 1249
Third Base 2
Designated Hitter 28

Awards & Honors

Butch Wynegar — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
1976 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Butch Wynegar's recorded salaries total $2,749,999 over 4 seasons, 1985 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wynegar's career ran from 1976 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included.

Butch Wynegar — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1988 CAL AL $733,333
1987 CAL AL $733,333
1986 NYA AL $733,333
1985 NYA AL $550,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $2,749,999

Award Voting History

Butch Wynegar — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1976 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 1.0 336 0
1976 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 2.0 24 2

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Butch Wynegar (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Mike Scioscia
    .259 avg, 68 HR
  2. 67
    Gus Mancuso
    .265 avg, 53 HR
  3. 60
    Gregg Zaun
    .252 avg, 88 HR
  4. 60
    Birdie Tebbetts
    .270 avg, 38 HR
  5. 60
    Alan Ashby
    .245 avg, 90 HR
  6. 59
    Brent Mayne
    .263 avg, 38 HR

Butch Wynegar: the record in brief

Butch Wynegar played a first major league game on April 9, 1976 and a last one on May 24, 1988. By club, Wynegar's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (1976 to 1982), the New York Yankees (1982 through 1986), and the California Angels (1987 through 1988). Born on March 14, 1956, in York, PA, USA, Wynegar is listed as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Size on record: 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Butch Wynegar was the playing name; the full given name is Harold Delano.

Wynegar's career batting table shows 1,301 games, 4,330 at bats and 1,102 hits, a .255 average, adding 65 home runs and 506 RBI. Reaching base at a .348 clip and slugging .347, Wynegar finished with a .695 OPS. Wynegar hit .255 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season beat the 10 home runs Wynegar hit in 1976. The hits column peaks at 139, in 1976.

Frequently Asked Questions about Butch Wynegar

What years did Butch Wynegar play?
Butch Wynegar played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1988.
Was Butch Wynegar a pitcher?
No. Butch Wynegar was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Butch Wynegar hit?
Butch Wynegar hit 65 career home runs with 1,102 hits.
What teams did Butch Wynegar play for?
Butch Wynegar played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1976–1982), the New York Yankees (1982–1986), and the California Angels (1987–1988).
Did Butch Wynegar win an MVP award?
No. Butch Wynegar did not win the MVP award.
What awards did Butch Wynegar win?
Butch Wynegar was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
What were Butch Wynegar's career stats?
In 1,301 games, Butch Wynegar had 1,102 hits, 65 home runs, 506 RBI, 498 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
How much did Butch Wynegar earn in his career?
Butch Wynegar's recorded salaries total $2,749,999 over 4 seasons, 1985 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wynegar's career ran from 1976 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
What was Butch Wynegar's salary?
Butch Wynegar's last recorded salary was $733,333, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $733,333, in 1986, and his lowest was $550,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1988.
What position did Butch Wynegar play?
Butch Wynegar played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Butch Wynegar and how much did he weigh?
Butch Wynegar was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
How many home runs did Butch Wynegar hit each season?
Butch Wynegar's home runs by season: 10 in 1976, 10 in 1977, 4 in 1978, 7 in 1979, 5 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 4 in 1982, 6 in 1983, 6 in 1984, 5 in 1985, 7 in 1986, 0 in 1987, and 1 in 1988. His most in one season was 10, in 1976 and 1977.
What was Butch Wynegar's career batting average?
Butch Wynegar batted .255 over his career, with 1,102 hits in 4,330 at bats.
How many RBI did Butch Wynegar have?
Butch Wynegar drove in 506 runs in his career.