Another quick post to start today.
Joey Butler, playing for the Texas Rangers AAA affiliate Round Rock, has been on a tear this season. His slash line looks awesome, .333/.391/.511, but much like Jai Miller, Butler's numbers are deceiving. In 97 games he has 119 strikeouts. Furthermore in only three games this season (at AAA) Butler hasn't either A) had a hit or B) Struck-out. That is nuts. Prior to last night, during a 17-game strikeout streak Butler was hitting .703 when he actually made contact with the ball. The striking difference between Butler and Miller is that while Miller has been crushing homeruns, Butler only has 10. Still though, for the season, when he actually puts the ball in play Butler is hitting .494. Not quite Miller-like, but still quite impressive.
(Credit: Scott Lucas from the Rangers Minor League Report for the inspiration and the numbers from the last 17 games).
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