John Butler
John Albert Butler
Born: July 26, 1879
Boston, MA US
Deceased: February 2, 1950
Boston, MA US
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 170
Career: 1902-1911
Major League Statistics
John Butler compiled a career batting average of .239 with 7 home runs and 0 RBI in his 613-game career with the Jersey City Skeeters, Toledo Mud Hens, Kansas City Cowboys, Kansas City Blues, Rochester Bronchos and Rochester Hustlers. He began playing during the 1902 season and last took the field during the 1911 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | A | IL | Jersey City Skeeters | 67 | 236 | 236 | 69 | 7 | 5 | 1 | .292 | .292 | .377 | .669 | 89 | |||||||||||
| 1903 | A | AA2 | (+) Kansas City Cowboys | 100 | 346 | 346 | 59 | 97 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 8 | .280 | .280 | .370 | .650 | 128 | |||||||||
| 1903 | A | AA2 | (+) Toledo Mud Hens | 100 | 346 | 346 | 59 | 97 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 8 | .280 | .280 | .370 | .650 | 128 | |||||||||
| 1904 | A | AA2 | Kansas City Blues | 116 | 374 | 374 | 95 | 20 | 5 | 2 | .254 | .254 | .350 | .604 | 131 | |||||||||||
| 1905 | A | AA2 | Kansas City Blues | 107 | 345 | 345 | 100 | 21 | 1 | 2 | .290 | .290 | .374 | .664 | 129 | |||||||||||
| 1906 | A | IL | Jersey City Skeeters | 91 | 302 | 302 | 63 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .209 | .209 | .268 | .477 | 81 | |||||||||||
| 1907 | A | IL | Jersey City Skeeters | 24 | 78 | 78 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .321 | .321 | .385 | .705 | 30 | |||||||||||
| 1908 | A | IL | (+) Jersey City Skeeters | 57 | 173 | 173 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 0 | .272 | .272 | .335 | .607 | 58 | |||||||||||
| 1908 | A | IL | (+) Rochester Bronchos | 57 | 173 | 173 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 0 | .272 | .272 | .335 | .607 | 58 | |||||||||||
| 1909 | A | IL | Rochester Hustlers | 76 | 253 | 253 | 50 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .198 | .198 | .233 | .431 | 59 | |||||||||||
| 1910 | A | IL | Jersey City Skeeters | 65 | 180 | 180 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .228 | .428 | 41 | |||||||||||
| 1911 | A | IL | Jersey City Skeeters | 67 | 191 | 191 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .162 | .162 | .230 | .393 | 44 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 613 | 1959 | 1959 | 0 | 469 | 78 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .239 | .239 | .308 | .548 | 604 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | A | IL | Jersey City Skeeters | C | 91 | 447 | 90 | 21 | .962 | 5.901 | |
| Totals | 91 | 447 | 90 | 21 | 0 | .962 | 5.901 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | A | Eastern League | Jersey City Skeeters | |||
| 1903 | A | American Association 2 | Toledo Mud Hens | |||
| 1903 | A | American Association 2 | Kansas City Cowboys | |||
| 1904 | A | American Association 2 | Kansas City Blues | |||
| 1905 | A | American Association 2 | Kansas City Blues | |||
| 1906 | A | Eastern League | Jersey City Skeeters | |||
| 1907 | A | Eastern League | Jersey City Skeeters | |||
| 1908 | A | Eastern League | Rochester Bronchos | |||
| 1908 | A | Eastern League | Jersey City Skeeters | |||
| 1909 | A | Eastern League | Rochester Hustlers | |||
| 1910 | A | Eastern League | Jersey City Skeeters | |||
| 1911 | A | Eastern League | Jersey City Skeeters |
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