Tom Butters, baseball player, 1962-1965

Tom Butters

Born: 4/8/1938 in Delaware, OH, USA

Died: 3/31/2016 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-08 | Final Game: 1965-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Arden Butters

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Biography

Tom Butters, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 until 1965. He made his debut on September 8, 1962, showcasing his skills during a transitional period in baseball marked by the emergence of new pitching techniques and strategies. Over his brief career, Butters compiled a record of 2-3 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.1, reflecting his ability to effectively manage hitters during his time on the mound. Though he did not achieve a high number of saves, with none recorded, Butters was known for his resilience and strikeout capability, amassing a total of 85 strikeouts during his tenure in the league. His contributions occurred during an era when the game was evolving, with pitchers beginning to embrace more specialized roles. Butters' career may have been short-lived, but he remains a notable figure for his performance in a competitive environment, leaving his mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 43 5 0 0 0 95.7 81 33 6 56 85 3.10 0

Career ERA 3.10 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 14.3% better 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
1962 PIT NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 5 1 6 10 1.50 — 0.0
1963 PIT NL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 16.3 15 8 8 11 4.41 3.46 (-27%) -125.3
1964 PIT NL 2 2 28 4 0 0 0 64.3 52 17 37 58 2.38 3.58 (+34%) 728.6
1965 PIT NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 9.0 9 7 5 6 7.00 3.50 (-100%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 15 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 7 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1962 PIT NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1963 PIT NL 6 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1964 PIT NL 28 11 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1965 PIT NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 5 4 12 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 PIT P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1963 PIT P 6 1 1 1 0 1
1964 PIT P 28 4 0 9 1 1
1965 PIT P 5 0 3 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43