Joey Butler
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| Joey Butler | |
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| St. Louis Cardinals – No. 56 | |
| Outfielder | |
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Born: March 12, 1986 Pascagoula, Mississippi | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| August 7, 2013 for the Texas Rangers | |
| Career statistics (through 2013 season) | |
| Batting average | .333 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
Joseph Frank Butler (born March 12, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball.
Career
Butler was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 15th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.[1]
The Rangers called Butler up to the majors for the first time on August 5, 2013.[2] Butler was optioned back to the Triple-A Round Rock Express on August 10 to make room for Alex Ríos. He was recalled on September 3 when major league rosters expanded, and designated for assignment on September 30.[3]
He was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals on October 3, 2013.[4]
References
- ↑ Wills, Todd (October 3, 2013). "Cardinals claim Butler from Rangers". ESPNDallas.com. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ↑ Texas Rangers add Joey Butler, designate Adam Rosales for assignment
- ↑ Grant, Evan (September 30, 2013). "Texas Rangers to hit Nelson Cruz sixth as DH; Joey Butler designated for assignment". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ↑ Wills, Todd (October 3, 2013). "Cardinals claim Butler from Rangers". ESPNDallas.com. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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