There’s no better player to kick off our final week of 2024 player reviews than the one and only Lawrence Butler. No other player has changed the trajectory of the franchise more than the blossoming Athletics’ right fielder. On an upward trajectory that’s yet to find its ceiling, Law is clearly the player whose shoulders will carry the franchise for years to come.
How was he acquired?
The A’s drafted Butler in the 6th round of the 2018 draft at the young age of 17. Not highly heralded or polished, the organization bet that his raw athleticism and makeup would get him to the majors.