This article highlights the impressive performances of Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker during the Athletics' final season in Oakland, emphasizing Butler's emergence as a power hitter and Rooker's continued success.
The Athletics left Oakland in 2024, finishing 17.0 games out of the playoff picture before relocating to Sacramento . However, there were some shining moments towards the end of the season. Lawrence Butler emerged as a top-tier power hitter, surprising everyone in baseball during the second half. After struggling upon his MLB debut in 2023 and a stint in the minors early in 2024, Butler returned a transformed player. From July 2nd to September 17th, he hit .320 with a 1.
018 OPS, smashing 20 home runs, 17 doubles, 48 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. This pace projects to 51 homers, 43 doubles, 122 RBI, and 28 stolen bases over a full 162 games. MLB Network highlighted Butler as a breakout candidate to watch in 2025 on social media, prompting a reaction from teammate Brent Rooker, who questioned the use of 'breakout' given Butler's impressive 2024 performance. Rooker himself had a breakout season in 2024 after a strong 2023 campaign. The designated hitter significantly increased his stats, earning a Silver Slugger and finishing 10th in AL MVP voting. Both Butler (under team control through 2029) and Rooker (locked up through 2027) are expected to be cornerstones of the A's lineup for years to come, although fans in Oakland will be watching them shine in Sacramento, and potentially Las Vegas, in the future
ATHLETICS OAKLAND SACRAMENTO LAWRENCE BUTLER BRENT ROOKER BREAKOUT
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