Art Butler, baseball player, 1911-1916

Art Butler

Born: 12/19/1887 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 10/7/1984 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-14 | Final Game: 1916-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Arthur Edward Butler

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Biography

Art Butler, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1911 to 1916. Primarily known as a position player, Butler made a notable impact during the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by the tail end of the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he played in 454 games, accumulating 311 hits and achieving a batting average of .241. His efforts at the plate included 3 home runs and 101 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. In addition to his hitting skills, Butler demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 54 stolen bases throughout his career. This combination of hitting and base-running prowess made him a versatile player during an era when such attributes were highly valued. Despite the challenges of competing in a rapidly evolving sport, Butler's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and dynamics of early 20th-century baseball. He retired from the sport on October 1, 1916, leaving behind a legacy as a determined player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
454 1289 181 311 44 13 3 101 54 146 102 0.241 0.323 0.303 0.626 -946.9

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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 BSN NL 27 68 11 12 2 0 0 2 0 6 6 0.176 .266 (-34%) .336 (-22%) .356 (-42%) .693 (-32%) -344.8
1912 PIT NL 43 154 19 42 4 2 1 17 2 15 13 0.273 .268 (+1%) .335 (avg) .358 (-4%) .694 (-2%) -37.5
1913 PIT NL 82 214 40 60 9 3 0 20 9 32 14 0.280 .259 (+8%) .325 (+17%) .345 (+1%) .670 (+9%) 453.9
1914 STL NL 86 274 29 55 12 3 1 24 14 39 23 0.201 .255 (-21%) .322 (-3%) .339 (-18%) .661 (-11%) -422.6
1915 STL NL 130 469 73 119 12 5 1 31 26 47 34 0.254 .250 (+1%) .318 (+1%) .332 (-8%) .651 (-3%) -207.7
1916 STL NL 86 110 9 23 5 0 0 7 3 7 12 0.209 .248 (-16%) .314 (-18%) .326 (-22%) .640 (-20%) -388.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 85 0 149 193 23 24
3B 17 0 15 26 3 1
OF 18 0 15 0 3 0
SS 236 0 451 645 97 72

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BSN 2B 4 0 5 5 3 0
1911 BSN 3B 14 0 14 26 3 1
1911 BSN SS 1 0 0 1 1 0
1912 PIT 2B 43 0 71 99 7 12
1913 PIT 2B 28 0 62 74 12 9
1913 PIT 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1913 PIT OF 2 0 0 0 1 0
1913 PIT SS 26 0 64 70 13 5
1914 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 SLN SS 83 0 155 228 30 24
1915 SLN 2B 2 0 3 5 0 0
1915 SLN SS 125 0 232 346 53 43
1916 SLN 2B 8 0 8 10 1 3
1916 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1916 SLN OF 15 0 15 0 2 0
1916 SLN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 85
Third Base 18
Shortstop 236
Left Field 2
Center Field 10
Right Field 6