Is Billy Butler a Hall of Famer?

Is Billy Butler a Hall of Famer?

Over eight seasons in Kansas City, Butler accumulated a WAR of 12.5 as a Royal. However, even though Butler will not be enshrined in the Royals Hall of Fame, he should be a “not forgotten” player in Royals history.

How much does Billy Butler weigh?

240 lbs
Billy Butler/Weight
But more than the statistics, there is the extraordinary joy of watching Billy Butler play baseball. His running is only part of it. Butler is listed at 6-foot-1, 240 pounds and it’s possible that both numbers are exaggerated to the good (more on this in a minute).

When did Billy Butler retire?

2016
Although he was only 30, Butler’s playing days came to an end in 2016 and he returned home to Idaho Falls, where he tore it up in a local softball league.

How Old Is Billy Butler?

35 years (April 18, 1986)
Billy Butler/Age

What was Billy Butler’s nickname?

Country Breakfast
He is married to Katie Hansen Butler and has three daughters. They live in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He has family in central Florida as well. His nickname (“Country Breakfast”) was coined by former St.

How many Royals are in the Hall of Fame?

Hall of Fame Inductees

Year Name
2009 Joe Gordon 1915-1978
1999 George Brett 1953-
1999 Orlando Cepeda 1937-
1991 Gaylord Perry 1938-

Where does Billy Butler live?

Idaho Falls
He’s lived full-time in Idaho Falls for four years now. From 2007-2011, he wintered in the town of 61,000. Butler says he’s not one for big cities — “It’s a good town to raise kids,” he said — but after four trips around the sun in Idaho Falls, only now is he involving himself with its baseball club.

Where is Billy Butler now?

Billy is currently presenting weekend shows on digital radio station Liverpool Live. Previously he worked for BBC Radio Merseyside, Radio City & Magic 1548 as well as presenting various shows on both local and national television.

Where does Billy Butler live now?

Where did Billy Butler grow up?

Amateur career Butler attended Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was teammates with fellow first-round draft pick Eric Hurley, a pitcher selected by the Texas Rangers.

What did the Kansas City Royals used to be called?

Since April 10, 1973, the Royals have played at Kauffman Stadium, formerly known as Royals Stadium….

Kansas City Royals
Ballpark
Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) Municipal Stadium (1969–1972)
Major league titles
World Series titles (2) 1985 2015

Who are all the owners of the KC Royals?

John Sherman
Kansas City Royals/Owners

What year did Billy Butler play for the Royals?

Billy Butler (baseball) He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals from 2007 to 2014, the Oakland Athletics from 2015 to 2016 and the New York Yankees in 2016. Butler was an MLB All-Star in 2012, and won the Silver Slugger Award and Edgar Martínez Award that season.

What is Billy Butler famous for?

Billy Butler (baseball) Billy Ray Butler (born William Raymond Butler, Jr.; April 18, 1986), nicknamed “Country Breakfast”, is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman.

How many RBIs does Josh Butler have?

Despite taking time out to play for the U.S. national baseball team, Butler amassed 96 RBIs while playing right field for the Double-A Wichita Wranglers, while leading the Texas League in double plays grounded into with 25. A third baseman in high school, Butler played right field and left field for Wichita in 2006.

What level did Hunter Butler go to?

Butler made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars in the Rookie-level Pioneer League, where he batted .373 with 10 home runs and 68 RBIs in 73 games. He was the Kansas City Royals Minor League Player of the Year, a Pioneer League All-Star and a Rookie League All-Star.