Billy Butler

Billy Butler (born April 18, 1986) is an American baseball player. He plays first base for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).[1][2]

Billy Butler
Billy Butler on July 27, 2009.jpg
Kansas City Royals – No. 16
Designated hitter/First baseman
Born: (1986-04-18) April 18, 1986 (age 38)
Orange Park, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
May 1, 2007, for the Kansas City Royals
Career statistics
(through 2014 season)
Batting average.295
Hits1,273
Home runs127
Runs batted in628
Teams
Career highlights and awards

The Royals chose Butler in the 2004 First-Year Player Draft. Butler had played baseball in high school in Jacksonville, Florida, and entered the draft instead of playing in college. He played his first MLB game on May 1, 2007.[3]

References

  1. "Futures Game History: All-Time Roster (1999-2006)". MLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2006.
  2. "Butler Selected MVP of 2006 Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2007.
  3. Kimmey, Will (November 19, 2004). "Top 10 Prospects: Kansas City Royals". Baseball America. http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/features/04top10s/royals.html. Retrieved October 21, 2006.