FACTS/FLUKES: Butler, Samardzija, Lind, C. Allen, E. Escobar

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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