Butch Benton, baseball player, 1978-1985

Butch Benton

Born: 8/24/1957 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-14 | Final Game: 1985-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alfred Lee Benton

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Biography

Butch Benton, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 until 1985. Over the course of his career, Benton appeared in 51 games, where he recorded 16 hits and drove in 10 runs, finishing with a batting average of .162. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Benton contributed to his teams with his versatility and defensive skills during a time when the game was transitioning towards a more offensive-focused era. Benton's career unfolded in the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period characterized by significant changes in the sport, including the emergence of power hitters and a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. While his playing time was limited, his presence in the league reflected the depth of talent that often lurked behind more prominent names. After his playing days ended on June 15, 1985, Benton remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing a generation of players who worked tirelessly to carve out their roles in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 99 6 16 4 0 0 10 0 5 14 0.162 0.213 0.202 0.415 -448.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.415 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 41.6% 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 NYN NL 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 12 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHC NL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1985 CLE AL 31 67 5 12 4 0 0 7 0 3 9 0.179 .257 (-30%) .323 (-36%) .390 (-39%) .714 (-37%) -448.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 39 28 126 16 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 NYN C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1980 NYN C 8 5 27 2 2 0
1982 CHN C 4 1 20 1 0 0
1985 CLE C 26 22 75 13 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 39