Emerging slugger Billy Butler smakes one of his 51 doubles

...City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Mike Jacobs (17) is congratulated by first baseman Billy Butler (16) and right fielder Willie Bloomquist (8) after hitting a three run home run in the...

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 7: Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals bats during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of...

Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler singles to drive in a run in the third inning of a baseball game against the...

05 August 2009: Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler (16) gets high fives in the dugout after hitting a home run during the Seattle Mariners...

Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler during a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Surprise, Ariz., Thursday, March...

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 15: Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals bats during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium...

...KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 8: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals is greeted by Billy Butler #16 after scoring against the New York Yankees on April 8, 2008 at Kauffman Stadium in...

Billy Butler #26 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Chicago White Sox during the spring training...

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals runs during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park...

SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 03: Billy Butler #26 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Chicago White Sox during the spring training...

Kansas City Royals first baseman Billy Butler catches a ball during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, March 1...

...Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association Billy Hunter talks with Adonal Foyle #31 of the...Mandatory Credit: 2009 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images