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Name Team Age
Ken Butler Retired (2019, Age 37) Died (2061, Age 79)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 16
(2004)		 SP L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Tim Raines League 0 13 years (142 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- B- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ C- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  F  C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B+ C- A 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 3/20/1982
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
2004A-C B 
2005A-C+B+
2006A-C+A-
2007A C+A-
2008A C+A 
2009A B-A 
2010A B-A 
2011A B-A 
2012A B-A 
2013A B-A+
2014A B-A+
2015A B-A+
2016A B-A+
2017A-C+A 
2018A-C A 
2019B+C-A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2019-11-01Ken Butler has retired from the Baltimore Privateers
2019-04-01Trade #1402956 has been completed between the Baltimore Privateers and the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays receive Mel Morandini, Jim Simmons, Draft Pick 2020 Round 2 BAL (Jess Sharperson) from the Baltimore Privateers in exchange for Dave Distaso, Ken Butler.
2016-04-18The Tampa Bay Rays have removed Ken Butler from the trade block.
2016-03-07The Tampa Bay Rays have placed Ken Butler on the trade block.
2012-08-16Trade #1319332 has been completed between the New York Gothams and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays receive Ken Butler from the New York Gothams in exchange for Draft Pick 2013 Round 2 PHI (Stan Matheny).
2011-04-15Ken Butler of the New York Gothams has thrown a no-hitter against the Oakland Athletics.
2008-07-16Ken Butler of the New York Gothams is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
2007-09-05The New York Gothams have promoted Ken Butler to the major league team.
2007-04-01Trade #1232357 has been completed between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Gothams. The New York Gothams receive Ken Butler from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Cad Freed.
2005-04-30The Oakland Athletics have promoted Ken Butler to the major league team. The Oakland Athletics have designated Freddy Brown for assignment.
2005-04-05The Oakland Athletics have promoted Don Berkman to the major league team. The Oakland Athletics have sent Ken Butler to the minors.
2005-04-01The Oakland Athletics have promoted Ken Butler to the major league team. The Oakland Athletics have designated Mickey Ivie for assignment.
2004-03-07Trade #1184269 has been completed between the Washington Beltways and the Oakland Athletics. The Oakland Athletics receive Draft Pick 2006 Round 2 WAS (Anthony Sherman), Draft Pick 2004 Round 1 WAS (Ken Butler), Draft Pick 2004 Round 1 PHI (Jeff Antonelli), Draft Pick 2006 Round 3 WAS (Ralph Martinez) from the Washington Beltways in exchange for Draft Pick 2005 Round 1 OAK (Earl Asselstine), Draft Pick 2006 Round 1 OAK (John Niekro).