Frank Buttery

Born: 5/13/1851 in Silvermine, CT, USA

Died: 12/16/1902 in Norwalk, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-26 | Final Game: 1872-07-27

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Biography

Frank Buttery was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1851, whose brief career spanned from April 26, 1872, to July 27, 1872. He played during the early years of organized baseball, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly and establishing its place in American culture. Buttery's contributions came at a pivotal moment when the game was transitioning from its rudimentary beginnings into a more structured and strategic competition. Throughout his short career, Buttery recorded a win-loss record of 3-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. He struck out 5 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves during his time on the mound. While his statistics may not indicate a long-lasting impact, Buttery's participation in the burgeoning professional leagues reflects the early foundations of the sport and the players who helped shape its future. His legacy remains a part of baseball's rich history, representing those who laid the groundwork for generations to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 8 5 5 0 0 59.0 94 28 1 3 5 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1872 MID 3 2 8 5 5 0 0 59.0 94 28 3 5 4.27 3.66 (-17%) 32.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 93 16 20 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 0.215 0.215 0.215 0.430 -439.7

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .215 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.430 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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
1872 MID 18 93 16 20 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 0.215 .285 (-25%) .296 (-28%) .347 (-38%) .644 (-33%) -439.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 5 8 17 8 0
OF 8 6 5 0 4 0
P 8 4 3 13 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 MID 3B 5 5 8 17 8 0
1872 MID OF 8 6 5 0 4 0
1872 MID P 8 4 3 13 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
Third Base 5
Right Field 6