Drew Butera is a professional baseball player who has played as a catcher for various teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on August 9, 1983, in Evansville, Indiana, and attended the University of Central Florida, where he played college baseball.
Butera was drafted by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2005 MLB draft and made his professional debut in 2007. He played in the Mets' minor league system for several years before making his MLB debut with the team in 2010. However, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals later that year.
Over the course of his career, Butera played for several teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was known for his defensive skills as a catcher, including his ability to throw out baserunners and call pitches.
Butera was also known for his versatility, as he occasionally played other positions, such as first base and outfield. He was often used as a backup catcher, but he also started games when the team's primary catcher was injured or needed a day off.
In addition to his MLB career, Butera also played for the United States national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He helped the team reach the championship game, where they lost to Puerto Rico.
Throughout his career, Butera was known for his work ethic and professionalism. He was respected by his teammates and coaches for his dedication to the game and his willingness to do whatever was needed to help the team win.
In 2021, Butera signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, but he was released in May of that year. He has not announced his retirement from baseball, but it is unclear if he will continue to play professionally in the future.
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