Billy Butler
Born: 4/18/1986 in Orange Park, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-05-01 | Final Game: 2016-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 260 lbs
Full name: Billy Ray Butler
Biography
Billy Butler, born in 1986, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2007 to 2016. He made a significant impact during his tenure, playing a total of 1,414 games and achieving a commendable batting average of .290. Butler was known for his consistent hitting ability, accumulating 1,479 hits and 147 home runs, while driving in 728 runs throughout his career. His offensive prowess earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his status as one of the standout players of his era.
Butler's playing style was characterized by his excellent contact hitting and disciplined approach at the plate. He was particularly effective in clutch situations, often coming through for his team when it mattered most. While he was not known for his speed, as evidenced by his total of just 5 stolen bases, Butler's strength lay in his ability to deliver key hits and produce runs. He is perhaps best remembered for his time with the Kansas City Royals, where he became a fan favorite and a key contributor to the team's offense, playing an essential role in their journey toward success during the late 2000s and early 2010s. As a player who thrived during a period of offensive evolution in baseball, Butler remains a respected figure in the history of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1414 | 5105 | 592 | 1479 | 322 | 5 | 147 | 728 | 5 | 500 | 840 | 0.290 | 0.354 | 0.441 | 0.795 | 10078.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 92 | 329 | 38 | 96 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 52 | 0 | 27 | 55 | 0.292 | 280.1 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 124 | 443 | 44 | 122 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 55 | 0 | 33 | 57 | 0.275 | -314.3 |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 159 | 608 | 78 | 183 | 51 | 1 | 21 | 93 | 1 | 58 | 103 | 0.301 | 1718.9 |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 158 | 595 | 77 | 189 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 78 | 0 | 69 | 78 | 0.318 | 2305.5 |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 159 | 597 | 74 | 174 | 44 | 0 | 19 | 95 | 2 | 66 | 95 | 0.291 | 1788.4 |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 161 | 614 | 72 | 192 | 32 | 1 | 29 | 107 | 2 | 54 | 111 | 0.313 | 2826.7 |
| 2013 | KCR | AL | 162 | 582 | 62 | 168 | 27 | 0 | 15 | 82 | 0 | 79 | 102 | 0.289 | 1527.5 |
| 2014 | KCR | AL | 151 | 549 | 57 | 149 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 66 | 0 | 41 | 96 | 0.271 | 24.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 151 | 538 | 63 | 135 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 65 | 0 | 52 | 101 | 0.251 | -44.8 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 12 | 29 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 85 | 221 | 24 | 61 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 34 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 42 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0.262 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 5 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 4 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 426 | 410 | 3178 | 268 | 28 | 329 |
| OF | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | 1B | 13 | 11 | 79 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 | KCA | OF | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | 1B | 34 | 33 | 233 | 9 | 2 | 27 |
| 2009 | KCA | 1B | 145 | 143 | 1141 | 92 | 10 | 123 |
| 2010 | KCA | 1B | 127 | 126 | 1002 | 96 | 6 | 101 |
| 2011 | KCA | 1B | 11 | 11 | 86 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | KCA | 1B | 20 | 20 | 147 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 2013 | KCA | 1B | 7 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | KCA | 1B | 37 | 35 | 272 | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| 2015 | OAK | 1B | 7 | 7 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | NYA | 1B | 3 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | OAK | 1B | 22 | 14 | 97 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 426 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 926 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-08-10 |
| 2012 | Outstanding DH Award | |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-07-29 |
| 2012 | Silver Slugger | DH |
| 2011 | Hutch Award | |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-07-31 |
| 2009 | Player of the Month | September |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-08-09 |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-09-13 |
| 2007 | Rookie of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $11,666,667 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | $6,666,000 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $8,000,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $8,500,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $8,500,000 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $3,500,000 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | $470,000 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | $421,000 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $399,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $48,122,667 | ||