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Dick Butler Notable

b. December 1, 1869 · Louisville Colonels 1897, Washington Senators 1899

Dick Butler divided three seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Louisville Colonels from 1897, then the Washington Senators through 1899.

Across 22 games he batted .230, with 17 hits and 7 runs. He finished with 2 stolen bases.

He played 21 games behind the plate, with 44 putouts and 12 errors.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on December 1, 1869, and died on July 16, 1917.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1897 LOU 103837 000 2021 .184
1899 WHS 1236410 010 1201 .278
Career 2274717 010 3222 .230

On this day & linked events

1869

Born December 1, 1869

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1917

Died July 16, 1917