Frank Butler, baseball player, 1895-1895

Frank Butler

Born: 7/18/1866 in Savannah, GA, USA

Died: 7/10/1945 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-07-30 | Final Game: 1895-08-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Frank B. Butler

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Biography

Frank Butler was a professional baseball player born in 1866, who had a brief yet notable career in the late 19th century. He played as a position player from July 30 to August 3, 1895. During his short stint in Major League Baseball, Butler appeared in five games, where he showcased his batting skills by accumulating six hits and driving in two runs, resulting in a batting average of .273. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions at the plate were solid for the limited opportunities he received. Butler's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the game's early days towards a more organized and commercially viable sport. Though his time in the major leagues was fleeting, his participation in the game during this era illustrates the deep roots of baseball in American culture and the diverse range of players who contributed to its evolution. Despite his brief appearance in the majors, Frank Butler remains a part of baseball history, emblematic of the many players who helped shape the sport in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 22 5 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.273 0.304 0.318 0.623 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1895 NY1 NL 5 22 5 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 9 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 NY1 OF 5 0 9 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 1