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Billy Butler

Kansas City Royals

1986/04/18 25

6-1 240

Orange Park, FL

R / R

5

the Kansas City Royals in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 159 597 74 174 44 0 19 95 66 95 2 1 .291 .361 .461
career Total 692 2572 311 764 185 3 74 373 253 388 3 2 .297 .360 .458

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • 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.
Flaws
  • Can't contribute much on defense (aside from a strong arm), particularly as an infielder. Doesn't run very well, either.
Career Potential
  • Solid hitter and run producer.
  • AwardsTexas League (AA) - All-Star TeamCalifornia League (A) - All-Star TeamCalifornia League (A) - Rookie of the YearClass A+ - All-Star Team (Baseball America)Pioneer League (R) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 21, 2011 Missed 1 game (flu).
September 20, 2011 Flu, day-to-day.
January 22, 2011 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a four-year contract.
September 8, 2010 Right hand injury, day-to-day.
August 28, 2010 Missed 1 game (right hand injury).
August 27, 2010 Right hand injury, day-to-day.
March 4, 2010 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
March 3, 2009 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
June 28, 2008 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
May 29, 2008 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
March 2, 2008 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
June 19, 2007 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
May 16, 2007 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
May 1, 2007 Contract purchased from Omaha (AAA).
March 24, 2007 Assigned to the minor league camp by the Kansas City Royals.

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June 7, 2004 Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1st round (14th overall) in 2004.

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