

Dan Butler 12 C
Pawtucket Red Sox
- Triple-A | International League
- MLB Parent Club: Boston Red Sox

- Status: Free Agent
- Full Name: Daniel John Butler
- Age: 32 (October 17, 1986)
- Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ
- Bats/Throws: R/R Ht: 5' 10" Wt: 210
- MLB Debut: 08/10/2014
- School: Arizona

Dan Butler Career Stats
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November 2, 2018 | C Dan Butler elected free agency. |
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August 15, 2018 | Boston Red Sox sent C Dan Butler outright to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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August 14, 2018 | Boston Red Sox designated C Dan Butler for assignment. |
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August 3, 2018 | Boston Red Sox selected the contract of C Dan Butler from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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April 4, 2018 | C Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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January 16, 2018 | Boston Red Sox signed free agent C Dan Butler to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 6, 2017 | C Dan Butler elected free agency. |
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December 19, 2016 | C Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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December 14, 2016 | Boston Red Sox signed free agent C Dan Butler to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 7, 2016 | C Dan Butler elected free agency. |
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May 20, 2016 | C Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Lowell Spinners. |
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May 9, 2016 | C Dan Butler assigned to Lowell Spinners from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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February 16, 2016 | C Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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January 16, 2016 | Boston Red Sox signed free agent C Dan Butler to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 6, 2015 | C Dan Butler elected free agency. |
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July 31, 2015 | Washington Nationals sent Dan Butler outright to Syracuse Chiefs. |
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July 28, 2015 | Washington Nationals designated C Dan Butler for assignment. |
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March 19, 2015 | Washington Nationals optioned C Dan Butler to Syracuse Chiefs. |
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January 14, 2015 | Washington Nationals traded LHP Danny Rosenbaum to Boston Red Sox for C Dan Butler. |
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January 6, 2015 | Boston Red Sox designated C Dan Butler for assignment. |
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September 2, 2014 | Boston Red Sox recalled C Dan Butler from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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August 20, 2014 | Boston Red Sox optioned C Dan Butler to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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August 2, 2014 | Boston Red Sox recalled Dan Butler from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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March 23, 2014 | Boston Red Sox optioned C Dan Butler to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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November 1, 2013 | Dan Butler roster status changed by Boston Red Sox. |
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March 16, 2013 | Boston Red Sox optioned C Dan Butler to Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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November 20, 2012 | Boston Red Sox selected the contract of Dan Butler from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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August 3, 2012 | Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Portland Sea Dogs. |
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May 21, 2012 | Dan Butler roster status changed by Portland Sea Dogs. |
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May 12, 2012 | Portland Sea Dogs placed C Dan Butler on the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 4, 2012 | C Dan Butler assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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February 16, 2012 | Boston Red Sox invited non-roster C Dan Butler to spring training. |
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September 4, 2011 | Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Portland Sea Dogs. |
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August 3, 2011 | Dan Butler assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Salem Red Sox. |
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March 5, 2011 | C Dan Butler assigned to Boston Red Sox. |
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July 15, 2010 | Dan Butler assigned to Salem Red Sox from Greenville Drive. |
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July 6, 2010 | Dan Butler assigned to Greenville Drive from Pawtucket Red Sox. |
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June 29, 2010 | Dan Butler assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Greenville Drive. |
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April 5, 2010 | Dan Butler assigned to Greenville Drive from Salem Red Sox. |
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March 6, 2010 | C Dan Butler assigned to Boston Red Sox. |
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September 14, 2009 | Dan Butler assigned to Salem Red Sox from Lowell Spinners. |
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September 8, 2009 | Dan Butler assigned to Lowell Spinners from Salem Red Sox. |
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September 2, 2009 | Dan Butler assigned to Salem Red Sox from Lowell Spinners. |
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July 29, 2009 | Dan Butler assigned to Lowell Spinners from Boston Red Sox. |
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July 28, 2009 | Boston Red Sox signed C Dan Butler. |
Dan Butler Awards and Honors
Dan Butler 12 C

- Full Name: Daniel John Butler
- Born: October 17, 1986
- Age: 32
- Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 210
- School: Arizona
- MLB Debut: 08/10/2014
2016: Batted .308 (45-for-146) with a .399 OBP and an .851 OPS in 48 games with Triple-A Pawtucket. Allowed only 1 passed ball and committed 0 errors in 353 chances in 47 games (41 starts) behind the plate. Threw out 8 of 37 (21.6%) attempted base stealers. 2015: Spent the year with Triple-A Syracuse in his only season in the Nationals organization. Started at catcher in each of his 83 appearances. Acquired from BOS in exchange for LHP Danny Rosenbaum on 1/13. In 2014, made his ML debut with BOS, appearing in 7 games for the Red Sox over 2 stints. Spent majority of season with Triple-A Pawtucket. Earned the Lou Gorman Award from the Boston chapter of the BBWAA, given annually to a BOS minor league player that has demonstrated dedication and perseverance in overcoming obstacles while working his way to the major league team. Tallied 4 hits for BOS, including 3 2B. Recalled from Pawtucket on 8/2 for 1st career ML stint when David Ross was placed on the 15-day DL. Made ML debut on 8/10 at LAA (0-for-3, BB). Optioned to Pawtucket on 8/20 after appearing in 3 games for the Red Sox, all starts (0-for-11). Was named the Pawtucket Red Sox 2013 Team MVP in his first full Triple-A season. ... Signed by the Boston Red Sox as a non-drafted free agent on July 28, 2009. ... Drove in seven runs on April 18, 2011 against Lynchburg and again on May 30. ... Led Carolina League catchers with a .995 fielding percentage in 2011. Also threw out 35.5 percent (49-of-138) of attempted base stealers across three Minor League levels. ... Led Class A Advanced Salem in RBIs and ranked second in homers and walks. ... Led Red Sox farmhands in batting in 2010. ... Hit .263 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 27 games as a senior at the University of Arizona in 2009.