Independent Pro Catcher/Outfielder and Power Hitter with Speed available 2023
Name: Calvin Butler
Height: 185.5cm
Weight: 82kg
DOB: January 6, 1998
Date Available: January 30, 2023
High-Level Indy Pro experienceBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: C
Positions (alt): 2B, 3B, SS
College: Rust College
Personal
At the plate, Calvin can hit for both average and power, and he consistently has posted high on-base percentages, including .452 and .542 in his two seasons as a professional in the U.S. independent leagues.
Defensively, he has primarily been a catcher, but he also played a lot at second base, shortstop and third base, so he adds a lot of flexibility to a roster. He continues to work out, train and play in men’s league tournaments to keep his skills at a high level and be ready for opportunities.
In addition, Calvin has experience as a head coach for youth teams and as an assistant coach at the high school and collegiate levels, and he would be interested in assisting a club’s coaching staff. “I love helping people get better at baseball, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help the guys win,” he says. “I put a lot of focus on the mental side of things, as well as the physical.”
Career Highlights
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Experience at NAIA and independent professional league levels in the U.S.
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All-conference in college (2019)
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Slash line of .359/.468/.564 (2021)
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Pecos League all-star (2021)
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Played every position in 2021 season
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Slash line of .287/.452/.472 (2021)
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56 hits and 51 RBIs in 53 games
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On-base percentage of .542 (2022)
Overseas Goals
Calvin wants to continue his playing career while experiencing overseas environments. “I want to see more of what the world has to offer, while also playing baseball,” he says.
Articles/Recognitions
North Clayton alumni Calvin Butler earns Player of the Week honors for Clark Atlanta
CALVIN BUTLER & KHALIL ROBINSON – THE DYNAMIC DUO
Video
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Head Coach | Team Elite 15u Grey | Youth | |
| 2021 | Assistant Coach | The Walker School | High School | |
| 2022 | Assistant Coach | Rust College | College |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Garden City Wind | 53 | 195 | 51 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 51 | 53 | 59 | 16 | 4 | .287 | .452 | .472 |
| 2022 | Trinidad Triggers | 5 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | .267 | .542 | .333 |
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Clark Atlanta University | 41 | 131 | 27 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 14 | 40 | 3 | 3 | .252 | .351 | .443 |
| 2019 | Clark Atlanta University | 41 | 118 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 28 | 50 | 5 | 0 | .254 | .426 | .449 |
| 2020 | Clark Atlanta University | 12 | 39 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | .359 | .468 | .564 |