John Butcher

John Daniel Butcher

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 190 lb.
• School Yavapai Community College
• High School Sahuaro High School
• Debut September 8, 1980
• Final Game September 9, 1986
• Born March 8, 1957 in Glendale, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Right-handed pitcher John Butcher was a 13 game winner with the Minnesota Twins in 1984 after being obtained straight up for Gary Ward from the Texas Rangers in December 1983. His 13-11, 3.44 record in 225 innings proved a career-best. He regressed to 11-14, 4.98 in 1985 and was out of the bigs after the following season, split between Minnesota and Cleveland.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1984 & 1985)