13 Facts About Drew Butera

Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Angels.

Drew Butera played in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Colorado Rockies.

Drew Butera became the fifth catcher to catch a no hitter in both the American League and National League .

Drew Butera has pitched scoreless innings in both leagues, with a fastball reaching the mid-90s.

Drew Butera was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 48th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft, but opted instead to attend the University of Central Florida .

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Drew Butera signed with the Mets and made his professional debut in 2005 with the Low-A Brooklyn Cyclones.

Drew Butera began 2012 with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings after hitting.

Drew Butera pitched a scoreless inning, issuing a walk and striking out Carlos Gomez.

Drew Butera appeared in just five games for the Dodgers, and had one hit in seven at bats.

Drew Butera spent the latter part of the 2015 campaign as the backup for all-star catcher Salvador Perez.

Drew Butera played a role in the 8th-inning comeback in Game 4 of the 2015 ALDS against Houston after Perez was lifted for a pinch-runner earlier in the game.

Drew Butera was able to draw a 10-pitch walk with one out and two men on, enabling Alex Gordon to hit a sacrifice grounder in the following at-bat for the go-ahead and winning run.

Drew Butera later exercised this opt-out clause, leading to his release.