Drew Butera, baseball player, 2010-2021

Drew Butera

Born: 8/9/1983 in Evansville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-09 | Final Game: 2021-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Andrew Edward Butera

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Biography

Drew Butera, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2021. Primarily recognized for his role as a catcher, Butera played in 556 games throughout his career. He was known for his defensive skills behind the plate, which often overshadowed his offensive production. Over his career, he accumulated a total of 262 hits, 19 home runs, and 123 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .196. Despite his lower offensive numbers, Butera's contributions to his teams were significant in terms of game management and defensive prowess. Butera played during a time when the role of the catcher was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on pitch framing and game calling. He spent time with several teams, including the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and Kansas City Royals, showcasing his versatility and ability to adapt to different pitching staffs. His career included notable moments that highlighted his resilience and determination, making him a respected figure among teammates and coaches. After retiring on May 27, 2021, Butera's legacy in the game remains, particularly in how he exemplified the importance of a reliable backstop in a team’s success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.0 8 5 1 4 5 7.50 0

Career ERA 7.50 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 84.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2012 MIN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
2014 LAD NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 2 0 2 10.80 — -
2016 KCR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 1 0.00 — -
2018 KCR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 2 3 0 54.00 — -
2020 COL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 3 1 0 1 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
556 1337 123 262 59 5 19 123 0 88 322 0.196 0.252 0.290 0.542 -4845.4

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
2010 MIN AL 49 142 12 28 6 1 2 13 0 4 25 0.197 .257 (-23%) .325 (-27%) .402 (-27%) .728 (-27%) -704.5
2011 MIN AL 93 234 19 39 9 1 2 23 0 11 42 0.167 .255 (-35%) .320 (-35%) .399 (-40%) .719 (-38%) -1663.9
2012 MIN AL 42 111 7 22 6 0 1 5 0 9 26 0.198 .254 (-22%) .318 (-15%) .405 (-31%) .724 (-24%) -442.3
2013 MIN AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAD NL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2014 LAD NL 61 170 16 32 6 1 3 14 0 17 41 0.188 .251 (-25%) .313 (-15%) .386 (-25%) .700 (-21%) -601.8
2015 LAA AL 10 21 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.190 — — — — 0.0
2015 KCR AL 45 86 6 17 3 0 1 5 0 6 24 0.198 .254 (-22%) .316 (-16%) .404 (-34%) .721 (-26%) 0.0
2016 KCR AL 56 123 18 35 10 1 4 16 0 8 36 0.285 .255 (+11%) .321 (+2%) .417 (+15%) .738 (+9%) 177.3
2017 KCR AL 75 163 18 37 4 1 3 14 0 12 41 0.227 .254 (-11%) .324 (-12%) .425 (-25%) .750 (-20%) -582.5
2018 KCR AL 52 149 11 28 9 0 2 18 0 13 37 0.188 .247 (-24%) .318 (-19%) .409 (-30%) .727 (-25%) -661.0
2018 COL NL 10 14 2 3 0 0 1 3 0 2 2 0.214 — — — — -661.0
2019 COL NL 16 43 6 7 3 0 0 3 0 4 14 0.163 — — — — 0.0
2020 COL NL 29 39 4 6 2 0 0 4 0 2 11 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAA AL 12 32 1 3 1 0 0 5 0 0 16 0.094 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 NLWC COL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2015 ALCS KCA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2015 ALDS1 KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
2015 WS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 31 4 82 10 1 6
C 521 390 2941 184 25 16
P 7 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 MIN C 47 44 301 26 5 3
2011 MIN C 93 75 418 38 5 3
2012 MIN C 41 32 243 14 1 2
2012 MIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2013 MIN C 2 1 3 0 0 0
2013 LAN 1B 2 1 15 0 0 1
2013 LAN C 2 0 3 0 0 0
2014 LAN 1B 1 0 4 0 1 0
2014 LAN C 57 48 434 30 0 2
2014 LAN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2015 LAA 1B 3 0 1 0 0 0
2015 LAA C 7 7 40 5 1 0
2015 KCA 1B 5 1 17 4 0 0
2015 KCA C 42 23 171 12 3 1
2016 KCA 1B 2 0 2 0 0 0
2016 KCA C 51 34 288 16 6 1
2016 KCA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2017 KCA 1B 4 0 13 1 0 1
2017 KCA C 74 43 397 18 2 2
2018 KCA 1B 2 2 14 3 0 2
2018 KCA C 48 41 309 10 2 0
2018 KCA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 COL 1B 4 0 6 1 0 1
2018 COL C 6 5 45 4 0 1
2019 COL 1B 3 0 7 1 0 0
2019 COL C 14 13 99 6 0 0
2020 COL 1B 5 0 3 0 0 1
2020 COL C 25 12 91 3 0 1
2020 COL P 1 0 0 2 0 0
2021 LAA C 12 12 99 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Catcher 521
First Base 31
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 KCA AL $1,162,500
2015 LAA AL $987,500
2014 LAN NL $700,000
2013 MIN AL $700,000
2011 MIN AL $429,000
2010 MIN AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $4,379,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Central Florida Orlando FL 2003, 2004, 2005