Butch Alberts, baseball player, 1978-1978

Butch Alberts

Born: 5/4/1950 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-07 | Final Game: 1978-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Francis Burt Alberts

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Biography

Butch Alberts, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants in September 1978. As a position player, Alberts appeared in six games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a noteworthy batting average of .278. His performance included five hits, demonstrating his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, even though he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his time in the majors. Alberts' career, though short-lived, came at a time when baseball was evolving with the emergence of more specialized roles and the increasing importance of statistical performance. While he did not achieve the longevity of many of his contemporaries, his experience in the big leagues is a testament to the competitive nature of professional baseball and the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves. His time in the majors is a reminder of the many athletes who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers do not span multiple seasons.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 18 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.278 0.278 0.333 0.611 0.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1978 TOR AL 6 18 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Designated Hitter 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH 1971, 1972