| Bill Butland | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 22, 1918 Terre Haute, Indiana |
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| Died: September 19, 1997 (aged 79) Terre Haute, Indiana |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| May 29, 1940 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 10, 1947 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-loss record | 9-3 |
| Earned run average | 3.88 |
| Strikeouts | 62 |
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Wilburn Rue (Bill) Butland (March 22, 1918 - September 19, 1997) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox (1940, 1942, 1946–1947). Butland batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana.
In a four-season career, Butland posted a 9-3 record with 62 strikeouts and a 3.88 ERA in 150-2/3 innings pitched, including two shutouts and six complete games.
Butland missed three seasons due to service in the United States Army during World War II.
Butland died in Terre Haute, Indiana, at the age of 79.