Hank Butcher

Born: 7/12/1886 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/28/1979 in Hazel Crest, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-08 | Final Game: 1912-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Joseph Butcher

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Biography

Hank Butcher was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from July 8, 1911, to June 18, 1912. As a position player, Butcher made his mark in the early 1910s, an era characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era into a period that embraced more offensive play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 64 games, accumulating 48 hits and finishing with a batting average of .223. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 21 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs despite a lower batting average. In addition to his hitting, Butcher showcased his speed on the bases, recording 10 stolen bases during his time in the major leagues. While his time in professional baseball was relatively short, the skills he displayed reflected the evolving strategies of the game during that period. Hank Butcher's journey through the early 20th century baseball landscape remains an interesting footnote in the history of the sport, capturing the essence of a player who contributed to the fabric of the game during a transformative time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	215	30	48	11	4	2	21	10	17	38	0.223	0.283	0.340	0.623	-420.5

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1911	CLE	AL	38	133	21	32	7	3	1	11	9	11	21	0.241	.266 (-10%)	.336 (-10%)	.356 (+1%)	.693 (-4%)	-128.3
1912	CLE	AL	26	82	9	16	4	1	1	10	1	6	17	0.195	.268 (-27%)	.335 (-26%)	.358 (-15%)	.694 (-20%)	-292.2