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John Butler Notable

b. July 26, 1879 · Milwaukee Brewers 1901, St. Louis Cardinals 1904, Brooklyn Superbas 1906–1907

John Butler played for three clubs across seven seasons as a catcher, opening with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901 and closing with the Brooklyn Superbas in 1907.

Across 44 games he batted .134, with 16 hits and 6 runs. He finished with 2 doubles.

He played 42 games behind the plate, with 158 putouts and 10 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Boston, MA, USA on July 26, 1879, and died on February 2, 1950. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1901 MLA 1300 000 0120 .000
1904 STL 123706 100 1450 .162
1906 BRO 1000 000 0000
1907 BRO 3079610 100 2970 .127
Career 44119616 200 314140 .134

On this day & linked events

1879

Born July 26, 1879

Boston, MA, USA

1950

Died February 2, 1950