41-629: William Joshua Reddick (born February 19, 1987) is an American former professional baseball outfielder . The Boston Red Sox selected Reddick in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB draft , and he made his major league debut in 2009. He also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics , Los Angeles Dodgers , Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks . Reddick won an American League (AL) Gold Glove Award in 2012 . Reddick played for his school's team in middle school, but
82-647: A .992 fielding percentage as a first baseman. In 13 postseason games, he hit .262 (11-for-42) with 3 runs, 3 doubles, 8 RBI and 5 walks. On March 8, 2021, Butler was announced as the hitting coach for the Idaho Falls Chukars of the Pioneer League , the team with whom he started his career. 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")
123-620: A 14–6 rout against the Toronto Blue Jays. On the next day, he homered twice more against Toronto. The total of five home runs in two games tied the Major League record for most home runs in consecutive games. On August 26 Reddick was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an injured right wrist. He returned on September 11. From August 9 to the end of the season, Reddick hit .284/.357/.514 with 7 home runs and 19 RBI. In 114 total games, he hit .226/.307/.379 with 12 home runs and 56 RBI. After
164-571: A career high 79 walks. He had a slash line of .289/.374/.412. He grounded into 28 double plays, the most in the American League. Butler had one of the worst statistical years of his career in 2014, hitting only nine home runs with 66 RBI. His batting average, on base percentage, and slugging were all the lowest of his career. Leading into the World Series , which the Royals would lose in seven games to
205-495: A four-year deal worth $ 52 million on November 23, 2016. During the 2017 regular season, he appeared in 134 games for Houston, batting .314/.363/.484 with 13 home runs and 82 RBIs. He tied for the major league lead in sacrifice flies (12). In Game 3 of the ALDS against the Red Sox, Reddick accidentally assisted Jackie Bradley Jr. in hitting a 3-run home run as his leaping attempt to catch
246-766: A game against the Mariachis de Guadalajara on May 25, 2022. Despite Reddick's previous retirement announcement in May, he later signed for the Perth Heat in the Australian Baseball League in October 2022. Reddick announced his second retirement on March 18, 2023. Reddick and his wife Georgette married in 2019 and welcomed twin boys that same year. They reside in Crosby, Texas . Professional baseball Professional baseball
287-497: A home run in the third inning against the Yankees . In making the catch, Reddick put his right hand in front of the opening of his glove to make sure the ball didn't slip out again. The Astros went on to win the 2017 World Series , giving Reddick his first championship, amid a sign stealing scandal . In April 2018, Reddick became the second Astro in franchise history to hit two grand slams in one calendar month, Jeff Bagwell having been
328-628: A left ankle contusion. Reddick started 2010 in Pawtucket but was recalled in April 2010 after Mike Cameron went on the DL. Reddick again started 2011 in Pawtucket but was recalled on May 26, 2011, after Darnell McDonald was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quad. He was able to stay in the majors after the Red Sox designated Cameron for assignment on June 29, 2011, effectively removing Cameron from
369-591: A minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. On May 20, Reddick was selected to the active roster. On July 10, 2021, Reddick made his pitching debut in the team's 22–1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers . During the appearance, he surrendered an eighth-inning, two-run home run to Albert Pujols . On August 5, 2021, Reddick was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. On August 7,
410-419: A slugging percentage of .400. He was demoted mid-season to Triple-A Omaha, but later recalled. In 443 plate appearances (118 more than his rookie year), he recorded 11 home runs and 55 RBI. In 2009, Butler batted .301, while surpassing 500 at bats for the first time in his career. He solidified himself as the Royals' number three hitter with his emerging gap power, and improved discipline at the plate. Butler led
451-761: Is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman and current hitting coach for the Idaho Falls Chukars of the Pioneer League . 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. Butler attended Wolfson High School in Jacksonville , Florida , where he
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#1732880753493492-669: Is often applied as an umbrella term for all leagues — major and minor — under the authority of the Commissioner of Baseball . Operating outside the Minor League Baseball organization are many independent minor leagues such as the Atlantic League , American Association , Frontier League , and the feeder league to these the Empire Professional Baseball League . Japan has had professional baseball since
533-588: Is organized baseball in which players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system. It is played in leagues and associated farm teams throughout the world. Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada consists of the National League (founded in 1876) and the American League (founded in 1901). Historically, teams in one league never played teams in
574-492: The China National Baseball League , Israel Baseball League , and Baseball Philippines . During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, players of black African descent were barred from playing the major leagues , though several did manage to play by claiming to be Cubans or Native Americans . As a result, a number of parallel Negro leagues were formed. However, after Jackie Robinson began playing with
615-700: 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. The next year, Butler was the California League Rookie of the Year, a 2005 High A All-Star, Baseball America 1st team Minor League All-Star, Kansas City Royals Minor League Player of
656-519: The Oakland Athletics . In 2015, Butler batted a career-low .251 with a .390 slugging percentage. Butler was involved in a clubhouse fight with Danny Valencia on August 19, 2016. He was placed on the seven-day concussion list on August 22 as a result. Both players were fined, but neither was suspended. Two weeks later, on September 11, 2016, the Athletics released Butler from his contract. He batted .276 with four home runs and 31 RBIs in 85 games over
697-520: The San Francisco Giants , Butler was batting .217 with 5 RBI in eight postseason contests. In the World Series, Butler went 5-for-15 with a double, three RBIs and a walk, as well as scoring one of his team's only two runs in game seven. Following the season, the Royals declined Butler's club option, making him a free agent. On November 18, 2014, Butler signed a 3-year, $ 30 million contract with
738-676: The 1930s. Nippon Professional Baseball consists of two leagues, the Central League and the Pacific League , each with six teams. South Korea has had professional baseball since 1982. There are 10 teams in KBO League . Taiwan has had professional baseball since the 1990s. The Chinese Professional Baseball League absorbed Taiwan Major League in 2003. There are currently 6 teams in the CPBL. Other Asian leagues include three now defunct leagues,
779-536: The 2011 campaign. However, with Ka'aihue's demotion in May, Eric Hosmer was called up from Triple-A Omaha and became the team's everyday first baseman, with Butler becoming the full-time DH. On July 26, Butler was a triple short of a cycle in a loss to the Boston Red Sox . Butler followed with four home runs in the next three games. Butler won the 2011 Hutch Award . He was the American League Player of
820-477: The Athletics for $ 4.1 million in 2015, and $ 6.575 million in 2016, his last year before qualifying for free agency. On August 1, 2016, the Athletics traded Reddick and Rich Hill to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Grant Holmes , Jharel Cotton , and Frankie Montas . After a slow start with the Dodgers, he wound up hitting .258 in 47 games for them, including two homers. The Houston Astros signed Reddick to
861-780: The Diamondbacks released Reddick. On August 11, 2021, Reddick signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets . Reddick played in 11 games for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets , hitting .182 with 1 home run and 4 RBI's. On August 29, 2021, Reddick was released by the Mets. On February 9, 2022, Reddick signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League . He appeared in 28 games, batting .293/.407/.475 with 4 home runs and 13 RBIs. Reddick unexpectedly announced his retirement following
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#1732880753493902-534: The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, oversees nearly all minor league baseball in the United States and Canada. The minor leagues are divided into classes AAA, AA, High-A, A, and Rookie. These minor-league divisions are affiliated with major league teams, and serve to develop young players and rehabilitate injured major-leaguers. "Affiliated baseball" (archaically, " organized baseball ")
943-528: The Royals with career highs in RBI (92) and doubles (51), the latter number approaching Hal McRae's team record of 54. He also had a career high in home runs, with 21. Only five players had hit at least 20 home runs and 50 doubles in a season by his age. Butler was named the American League Player of the Week two times (August 2–8 and September 7–13). He also played almost all of the 2009 season at first base, whereas before he
984-533: The Week Award for the week ending on July 29. After the season, he was named a 2012 American League Silver Slugger DH and received the 2012 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. On May 28, 2013, Butler got his 1,000th hit in the first inning, bringing in Alex Gordon against St. Louis Cardinals' rookie pitcher Tyler Lyons . He played in all 162 games, hit 15 home runs and drove in 82 runs while drawing
1025-411: The Week for July 25–31. On July 1, 2012, Butler was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve on the American League roster. No Royals player was selected by fan or player vote but American League All-Star Team manager Ron Washington made Butler one of his seven selections. At the time of his selection, Butler was hitting .297 with 16 home runs and 48 RBIs. He won the American League Player of
1066-753: The Year, California League All-Star and the California/Carolina League All-Star Game MVP. In 2006, Butler led the Texas League with a .331 batting average . 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. He
1107-556: The active and 40-man rosters, leaving room for Reddick. On December 28, 2011, the Red Sox traded Reddick and minor league players Raúl Alcántara and Miles Head to the Oakland Athletics for Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney . Reddick finished 2012 with 32 home runs and 85 RBIs , both career highs, as he helped lead the A's to the American League West division title. He was named the American League right field Gold Glove Award winner on October 30, 2012. Reddick began 2013 as
1148-612: The ball caused it to pop out of his glove and over the wall for a home run. The Astros ultimately lost the game 10–3. Reddick redeemed himself the next day in Game 4 however, as he hit an RBI single with 2 outs in the top of the 8th inning of a tie game off of Craig Kimbrel and helped the Astros defeat the Red Sox and move on to the ALCS . In Game 2 of the ALCS, Reddick made a leaping catch to rob Chase Headley of
1189-551: The first to do it (in May 2001). Reddick hit his grand slams on April 3 in a 10–6 win against the Orioles and on April 21 in a 10–1 victory over the White Sox , both of which were multi-homer games for Reddick. In 2018, he batted .242/.318/.400. In 2019, Reddick batted .275/.319/.409 with 14 home runs and 46 RBIs in 201 at bats. In 2020, he batted .245/.316/.378 with 4 home runs and 23 RBIs in 188 at bats. On April 12, 2021, Reddick signed
1230-447: The game against Chris Ray for his first multi-hit major league game. On August 2, 2009, he hit his first major league home run against Brian Bass . Reddick was optioned back to the Triple A - Pawtucket Red Sox on August 5. The move allowed a depleted Red Sox bullpen to use Billy Traber 's services. Reddick was recalled the next day when Rocco Baldelli was placed on the disabled list with
1271-686: The major-league Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, the Negro leagues gradually faded. The process of integration did not go entirely smoothly; there were some ugly incidents, including pitchers who would try to throw directly at a black player's head. Now, however, baseball is fully integrated, and there is little to no racial tension between teammates. Between 1943 and 1954, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League fielded teams in several Midwestern towns. Billy Butler (baseball) Billy Ray Butler (born April 18, 1986)
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1312-510: The other until the World Series , in which the champions of the two leagues played against each other. This changed in 1997 with the advent of interleague play . The Philadelphia Phillies , founded in 1883, are the oldest continuous same-name, same-city franchise in both Major League Baseball and all of American professional sports. In addition to the major leagues, many North American cities and towns feature minor league teams. An organization officially styled Minor League Baseball , formerly
1353-415: The season, Reddick underwent arthroscopic surgery on his wrist, which caused him to miss 37 games on the disabled list. He arrived at spring training fully healthy in 2014. On February 15, 2014, Reddick and the Athletics agreed on a one-year $ 2.7 million deal, avoiding arbitration. Reddick announced that he would wear number 22 for the 2015 season so that Billy Butler could wear number 16. Reddick signed with
1394-406: The starting right fielder. On May 7, he was placed on the disabled list with a sprained right wrist, and was activated on May 31. Through most of the 2013 season, Reddick failed to retain the power he had from the previous season. Through August 8, he had hit .203 with only five home runs on the season. But on August 9, 2013, Reddick hit 3 home runs in a single game for the first time in his career in
1435-589: The year. Butler signed with the New York Yankees on September 15, 2016, after a season-ending injury to Aaron Judge . He played in a dozen games, and was not re-signed after the season by the Yankees or signed by any other team, though he was just 30 years old. In 1414 games over 10 seasons, Butler posted a .290 batting average (1479-for-5105) with 592 runs , 322 doubles , 5 triples , 147 home runs , 728 RBI , 500 bases on balls , .354 on-base percentage and .441 slugging percentage . He finished his career with
1476-556: Was almost exclusively the designated hitter. He led all AL first basemen in errors, with 10. He was the American League Player of the Month for September. He was named the 2009 Royals Player of the Year. The 2010 season saw a slight drop in Butler's power numbers, dropping from 21 home runs and 92 runs batted in to 15 home runs and 78 RBI. However, he posted a .318 batting average, the highest of his career to that point. His .388 on-base percentage
1517-532: Was also a career best. He also hit 45 doubles. On the flip side, he grounded into 32 double plays , the most in the American League. Butler spent the 2010 season playing primarily first base, where he was 5th among all AL first basemen in errors, with 6. On January 23, 2011, Butler agreed to a $ 30 million, four-year contract with the Royals. In 2011 season, the promotion of first baseman Kila Ka'aihue from Triple-A Omaha meant that Butler would spend time alternating between first base and designated hitter to open
1558-546: Was also selected to play for the United States squad in the 2006 All-Star Futures Game , where he hit the go-ahead home run and was selected game MVP . Butler made his major league debut on May 1, 2007, singling in his first at bat , but was sent to the minors after playing 10 games. He was recalled on June 19 after the Royals put slugger Mike Sweeney on the disabled list. Butler batted .292 in his rookie year, along with 8 home runs and 52 RBI. In Butler's sophomore season, he hit .275, with an on-base percentage of .324 and
1599-459: Was called up to the major leagues to replace Adam LaRoche , who had been traded. He made his major league debut that night, pinch-hitting for Rocco Baldelli in the ninth inning and grounding out against Cla Meredith of the Baltimore Orioles in his only at-bat . He recorded his first MLB hit in the next game, a double in the second inning off of David Hernandez . He doubled again later in
1640-530: Was cut from the team twice. He attended South Effingham High School in Guyton, Georgia . Previously a shortstop , Reddick transitioned to the outfield during his junior year of high school. He then attended Middle Georgia College , playing baseball in the NJCAA . As a freshman at Middle Georgia, Reddick hit .461. The Boston Red Sox selected Reddick in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB draft . On July 31, 2009 , Reddick
1681-586: Was teammates with fellow first-round draft pick Eric Hurley , a pitcher selected by the Texas Rangers. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the first round (14th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft and signed for a $ 1.45 million bonus, $ 250,000 below the recommended slot value for that pick. He turned down a scholarship to play for the University of Florida , electing to play professional baseball. Butler made his professional debut with