Joey Butler, baseball player, 2013-2015

Joey Butler

Born: 3/12/1986 in Pascagoula, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-08-07 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Joseph Frank Butler

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Biography

Joey Butler, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2013 to 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, Butler appeared in 102 games over the course of his career. He demonstrated a solid batting average of .274, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 75 hits, 8 home runs, and 31 runs batted in (RBIs), highlighting his potential as a reliable hitter during the early years of his career. Butler's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and speed, as evidenced by his 5 stolen bases. He played in an era that was marked by a transition in the game, where power hitters were increasingly celebrated, yet players with a balanced skill set remained essential to team dynamics. Despite his relatively brief career, Butler's contributions on the field left an impact, and he became a part of the rich tapestry of MLB history during his tenure. After retiring from professional baseball, he remains a notable figure for fans who appreciate the journeys of players who navigated the competitive landscape of the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 274 33 75 14 0 8 31 5 20 91 0.274 0.330 0.412 0.742 158.3

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
2013 TEX AL 8 12 3 4 2 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2014 STL NL 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TBR AL 88 257 30 71 12 0 8 30 5 16 82 0.276 .254 (+9%) .316 (+3%) .404 (+3%) .721 (+3%) 158.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 40 27 59 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 TEX OF 5 3 3 0 0 0
2014 SLN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2015 TBA OF 34 24 55 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 33
Right Field 9
Designated Hitter 45

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of New Orleans New Orleans LA 2007, 2008