Billy Butler Quotes

Billy Butler is a former professional baseball player known for his career in Major League Baseball. He played primarily as a designated hitter and first baseman and had successful stints with the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics. Butler's powerful hitting and consistent performance at the plate made him a respected figure in the sport. His contributions to baseball have left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him play.

I love everything about Kansas City.... -Billy Butler

I love everything about Kansas City.

When the game starts, you don't really look at uni... -Billy Butler

When the game starts, you don't really look at uniforms.

I want to be a guy the Royals build their team aro... -Billy Butler

I want to be a guy the Royals build their team around.

The key to hitting a lot of home runs as a player at Kauffman Stadium is that you'd better run into some on the road.

I've always had a bigger body, even when I was 18.... -Billy Butler

I've always had a bigger body, even when I was 18.

That - 2012 - was definitely my best year, and som... -Billy Butler

That - 2012 - was definitely my best year, and sometimes it's hard to replicate that.

Kansas City is just a great place. I love the fans... -Billy Butler

Kansas City is just a great place. I love the fans.

I offer a proven track record in the big leagues t... -Billy Butler

I offer a proven track record in the big leagues that can hit left-handers or right-handers.

If he wasn't so vital in my younger days, I would have never kept up with baseball. At some point, your dad has to motivate you until you actually realize what you're doing.

It's just my job to prove I belong in there. I've ... -Billy Butler

It's just my job to prove I belong in there. I've been in the league a long time.

Anybody can act good to be around when they are do... -Billy Butler

Anybody can act good to be around when they are doing really well.

I'm not in this game to make the most money.... -Billy Butler

I'm not in this game to make the most money.

When you pinch-hit, you know you're getting their best guys, and usually it's a reliever and a guy that's got a really good slider or a really good fastball.

We were driving by the local athletic association in Orange Park, Florida, and there was this sign for T-ball signups. I was maybe 6 or 7, and my dad looked at me and said, 'Hey, do you wanna give this a try?'

There's always times when, the organization, we're losing 90 games at a time, and it always feels like we're developing players. But you just continue to grind and continue to do your job.

Even the smallest gesture can make a huge differen... -Billy Butler

Even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference.

You always expect to hit for more power.... -Billy Butler

You always expect to hit for more power.

The questions don't happen when you hit 30 homers, right? If you hit 30 home runs, you hit 40 doubles, I don't think anybody questions your conditioning or your offseason program.

I definitely enjoy my barbecue.... -Billy Butler

I definitely enjoy my barbecue.

I'm a redneck.... -Billy Butler

You see certain guys enough, and you recognize pitches and stuff. Some guys you see better than others.

I want the pitcher to know he can't take a pitch o... -Billy Butler

I want the pitcher to know he can't take a pitch off, or I'm going to damage him.

You're only as good as what you've been. You can't... -Billy Butler

You're only as good as what you've been. You can't rely on the past.

Once you have come-from-behind wins, you have conf... -Billy Butler

Once you have come-from-behind wins, you have confidence as a team that you're going to do it.

I've always been happy playing in Kansas City.... -Billy Butler

I've always been happy playing in Kansas City.

I have been an everyday player my whole career.... -Billy Butler

I have been an everyday player my whole career.

My track record speaks for itself.... -Billy Butler

My track record speaks for itself.

You have to work hard each day and try to figure o... -Billy Butler

You have to work hard each day and try to figure out what's going on and try to get better each day.

I'm not here to be mediocre.... -Billy Butler

I'm not here to be mediocre.

That's the thing about pinch-hitting - you usually... -Billy Butler

That's the thing about pinch-hitting - you usually have a chance to make a difference in the game.

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