2026 Stats
AVG
.163
HR
3
RBI
13
R
17
SB
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Butler was incredibly productive during his first full season in 2024 with 22 homers, 18 steals and an .807 OPS in 125 contests, but he endured the dreaded sophomore slump last year with a .234/.306/.404 slash line. He still delivered solid stats with 21 home runs and 22 steals while playing in 152 games, but he battled knee issues throughout the season, which may have affected his performance, and saw his strikeout rate spike to 28.4 percent. The 25-year-old underwent surgery early in the offseason and is expected to be healthy for spring training, which should give him a strong chance of bouncing back in 2026. Assuming he's fully past the knee problems, Butler could be a 30-30 candidate in 2026. Even if he doesn't reach that level, his 2025 production provides a decent floor given his power and speed output. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension with the Athletics in March of 2025. Contract includes $20 million team option ($4 million buyout) for 2032.
Fading into bench role
Butler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis
On the bench for the sixth time in seven games, Butler looks to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role while rookie Henry Bolte has taken over as the Athletics' primary option in center field. After producing five hits in his first three big-league games, Bolte has slowed down of late with a .535 OPS over his subsequent seven contests, so it may not be long before playing time reopens for Butler if Bolte's bat doesn't start heating back up.
On the bench for the sixth time in seven games, Butler looks to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role while rookie Henry Bolte has taken over as the Athletics' primary option in center field. After producing five hits in his first three big-league games, Bolte has slowed down of late with a .535 OPS over his subsequent seven contests, so it may not be long before playing time reopens for Butler if Bolte's bat doesn't start heating back up.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+13%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+22%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .652 | 244 | 9 | 19 | .221 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .737 | 996 | 37 | 114 | .239 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .429 | 32 | 0 | 1 | .143 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .525 | 127 | 3 | 12 | .168 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .570 | 123 | 4 | 8 | .188 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .745 | 507 | 17 | 55 | .246 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .838 | 89 | 5 | 10 | .291 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .799 | 362 | 17 | 47 | .255 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+10%
OPS at Home
2026
+50%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .755 | 619 | 22 | 64 | .250 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .685 | 621 | 24 | 69 | .220 | ||||
| 2026Home | .618 | 72 | 3 | 9 | .185 | ||||
| 2026Away | .411 | 87 | 0 | 4 | .145 | ||||
| 2025Home | .789 | 311 | 12 | 32 | .261 | ||||
| 2025Away | .633 | 319 | 9 | 31 | .208 | ||||
| 2024Home | .753 | 236 | 7 | 23 | .257 | ||||
| 2024Away | .866 | 215 | 15 | 34 | .268 | ||||
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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
0.42BB Rate
11.3%K Rate
27.0%BABIP
.211ISO
.085AVG
.163OBP
.258SLG
.248OPS
.506wOBA
.234Exit Velocity
90.4 mphHard Hit Rate
31.6%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.228Expected SLG
.341Sprint Speed
22.7 ft/secGround Ball %
49.5%Line Drive %
22.7%Fly Ball %
27.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Sitting again Wednesday
Butler is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.
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Idle against southpaw
Butler is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.
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Not starting Thursday
Butler is sitting out of Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
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Taking seat against southpaw
Butler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
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Blasts homer in win
Butler went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Royals.
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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.