2025 Stats
AVG
.281
HR
1
RBI
3
R
8
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Athletics' final season in Oakland was largely forgettable from an on-field standpoint, but Butler's emergence was a nice surprise. A three-homer game on the final day before the All-Star break sparked an incredible run in which the outfielder slashed .316/.361/.611 over a 60-game span, which included a second three-homer game Aug. 26. He launched 16 home runs during that stretch after totaling six long balls in his first 63 games of the season. While he's not a burner in terms of sprint speed, ranking only in the 58th percentile, he went a perfect 18-for-18 on steal attempts, which shows good instincts and the ability to read opposing pitchers. His strikeout rate was manageable at 23.9 percent and Butler, a lefty slugger, hit lefty pitching even better than he did righties. The walk rate could use some work, but the 24-year-old showed enough to safely project as the starting right fielder as the A's begin a new chapter in West Sacramento. Read Past Outlooks
Out of Saturday's lineup
Butler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Butler will get his first day off of the season after starting the year with a .245/.365/.358 slash line through 63 plate appearances. Brent Rooker will fill in as the Athletics' right fielder while Butler sits, moving Shea Langeliers into the DH spot with Jhonny Pereda starting behind the plate.
Butler will get his first day off of the season after starting the year with a .245/.365/.358 slash line through 63 plate appearances. Brent Rooker will fill in as the Athletics' right fielder while Butler sits, moving Shea Langeliers into the DH spot with Jhonny Pereda starting behind the plate.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+30%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .744 | 122 | 5 | 10 | .271 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .764 | 525 | 22 | 60 | .249 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .636 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .273 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .824 | 56 | 1 | 3 | .283 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .838 | 89 | 5 | 10 | .291 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .799 | 362 | 17 | 47 | .255 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .418 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .190 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .616 | 107 | 4 | 10 | .216 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+10%
OPS on Road
2025
+25%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .725 | 324 | 9 | 29 | .253 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .795 | 323 | 18 | 41 | .254 | ||||
| 2025Home | .704 | 34 | 0 | 1 | .250 | ||||
| 2025Away | .877 | 33 | 1 | 2 | .310 | ||||
| 2024Home | .753 | 236 | 7 | 23 | .257 | ||||
| 2024Away | .866 | 215 | 15 | 34 | .268 | ||||
| 2023Home | .612 | 54 | 2 | 5 | .235 | ||||
| 2023Away | .560 | 75 | 2 | 5 | .194 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lawrence Butler compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
1.00BB Rate
14.9%K Rate
14.9%BABIP
.326ISO
.123AVG
.281OBP
.388SLG
.404OPS
.792wOBA
.356Exit Velocity
91.6 mphHard Hit Rate
36.2%Barrels/PA
9.0%Expected BA
.264Expected SLG
.462Sprint Speed
22.9 ft/secGround Ball %
38.3%Line Drive %
14.9%Fly Ball %
46.8%Prospect Rankings History
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted in the sixth round in 2018, Butler reached the majors last August at the age of 23. The success he enjoyed at Double-A and Triple-A did not immediately translate, as Butler struggled to a .582 OPS in 42 games with the A's after posting an .825 OPS across the top two levels of the minor leagues. He can punish a breaking ball left in the strike zone, but Butler may be overmatched against big-league velocity; he managed just two extra-base hits against 236 major-league fastballs last season. The x-factor here is his speed, which in theory helps boost his floor. He has reached 20 stolen bases twice in the minors. While he won't be handed anything out of camp, the lefty-hitting Butler figures to get a look in center field for an Oakland club with nothing to lose.
More Fantasy News
Swats first homer of 2025
Butler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.
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Lands seven-year extension
The Athletics signed Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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Not in Sunday's lineup
Butler is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mariners.
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On base three times
Butler went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.
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Notches 16th steal
Butler went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Yankees.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Talking extension
Butler and the Athletics have engaged in conversations surrounding a long-term contract extension, Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
There's no indication that the two sides are close to an agreement, but it's worth noting that there is mutual interest in keeping Butler in the organization. The 24-year-old outfielder improved significantly last season and became one of the Athletics' biggest offensive threats, slashing .262/.317/.490 with 22 home runs, 57 RBI and 18 stolen bases over 125 games.
There's no indication that the two sides are close to an agreement, but it's worth noting that there is mutual interest in keeping Butler in the organization. The 24-year-old outfielder improved significantly last season and became one of the Athletics' biggest offensive threats, slashing .262/.317/.490 with 22 home runs, 57 RBI and 18 stolen bases over 125 games.