FACTS/FLUKES: Butler, Samardzija, Lind, C. Allen, E. Escobar
Aug 19 2014
Butler showing signs of life…In recent years, Billy Butler (DH/1B, KC) was able to leave his glove at home; he’s primarily been a DH since 2011. But injuries have pressed Butler into service at first base. After being called out over a slow start by manager Ned Yost in late July, Butler has picked up the pace.
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% h% G/L/F OPSvR HR PX xPX hr/f BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === == ======== ===== == === === ==== === 2010 595 .318 .278 10 87 35 48/18/34 .888 15 104 112 8% 73 2011 597 .291 .277 10 84 32 46/19/36 .790 19 117 131 10% 69 2012 614 .313 .288 8 82 34 47/24/29 .827 29 120 118 20% 59 2013 582 .289 .251 12 82 33 ...
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