Ike Butler

Born: 8/22/1873 in Langston, MI, USA

Died: 3/17/1948 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-05 | Final Game: 1902-09-29

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Isaac Burr Butler

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Biography

Ike Butler was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1873, who played in the major leagues from 1902 to 1908. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the early shifts toward more specialized roles in pitching and the gradual evolution of the sport's strategies. Butler's major league tenure included appearances with multiple teams, but he is best remembered for his time on the mound during a competitive era that saw the rise of powerful hitters and the increasing importance of pitching depth. Over the course of his career, Butler recorded a win-loss record of 1-10, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34 across his appearances. He struck out 13 batters during his time in the league, though he did not earn any saves, reflecting the challenges he faced in securing victories on the field. Butler's contributions to the game, while modest in terms of statistical impact, came during a time when the fundamentals of pitching were being redefined, and he participated in the early narrative of a sport that would grow to capture the hearts of millions. His journey through the early 20th century baseball landscape remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	10	16	14	12	0	0	116.3	168	69	1	45	13	5.34	0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 68.2% 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
1902	BLA	AL	1	10	16	14	12	0	0	116.3	168	69	45	13	5.34	3.17 (-68%)	-1783.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	53	7	6	1	0	0	5	1	4	13	0.113	0.175	0.132	0.308	-437.1

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career SLG .132 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 53.8% 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
1902	BLA	AL	19	53	7	6	1	0	0	5	1	4	13	0.113	.266 (-58%)	.321 (-45%)	.343 (-62%)	.665 (-54%)	-437.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	1	1	3	0
P	16	0	4	33	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BLA	OF	3	0	1	1	3	0
1902	BLA	P	16	0	4	33	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16
Left Field	1
Right Field	2