He was given his outright release by the Cardinals, and his contract purchased by the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball League of Japan on May 23, 2014.
In 21 games as a right fielder for the Buffaloes, Butler hit .231 with two home runs and six RBIs.
He was given his outright release by the Cardinals, and his contract purchased by the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball League of Japan on May 23, 2014. In 21 games as a right fielder for the Buffaloes, Butler hit .231 with two home runs and six RBIs.
Joey Butler