BILLY
BUTLER
DH
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
260 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
10
years
Debut
May 1, 2007
Born
Apr 18, 1986
(38 yrs)
Orange Park, Florida
Hometown
Jacksonville, Florida
Drafted
Drafted by Kansas City in 2004 (1/14).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-11-04 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2016-09-15 |
Added to the New York Yankees 25-man roster.
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| 2016-09-14 |
Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees.
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| 2016-09-11 |
Released by the Oakland Athletics.
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| 2016-08-29 |
Missed 9 games (concussion).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2012 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2012 |
| Texas League (AA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2006, 2005, 2005, 2004 |
| California League (A) | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2005 |
Scouting Report
Generates a strong line-drive swing with impressive power, despite a strange stance at the plate. Hits the ball hard to all fields. Is an excellent run-producer. Can get red-hot with the bat. Cannot contribute much on defense, and is considered somewhat of a liability at first base. Does not run well. His home-run power leaves something to be desired. Is too streaky.
Long Range Potential: Savvy veteran hitter and run producer in decline.
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