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Butts Wagner Notable

b. September 17, 1871 · Washington Senators 1898, Brooklyn Bridegrooms 1898

Butts Wagner divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a third baseman: the Washington Senators from 1898, then the Brooklyn Bridegrooms through 1898.

Across 74 games he batted .226, with 59 hits and 22 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 12 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 50 games at third base, with 95 assists and 34 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Chartiers, PA, USA on September 17, 1871, and died on November 26, 1928. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1898 BRO/WHS 742612259 1231 3416104 .226
Career 742612259 1231 3416104 .226

On this day & linked events

1871

Born September 17, 1871

Chartiers, PA, USA

1928

Died November 26, 1928