John Butcher
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-4, 185lb (193cm, 83kg)
Born:
March 8, 1957
in Glendale, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1976 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from Yavapai College (Prescott, AZ), the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 1976 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Yavapai College (Prescott, AZ), the Houston Astros in the 1st round (5th) of the 1977 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Yavapai College (Prescott, AZ) and the Texas Rangers in the 1st round (18th) of the 1977 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Yavapai College (Prescott, AZ).
School: Yavapai College (Prescott, AZ)
Debut:
September 8, 1980
(Age 23-184d,
14,388th in major league history)
vs. OAK 9.0 IP, 6 H, 5 SO, 3 BB, 2 ER, W
Last Game:
September 9, 1986
(Age 29-185d)
vs. CAL 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1981 season
Full Name: John Daniel Butcher
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from the B-R Bullpen
1982 Fielding Game Log (as P)