Billy Butler

New York -- Kansas City first baseman Billy Butler was named Monday the American League Player of the Week.

Kansas City, Mo. Sept. 10: Billy Butler had three doubles and drove in a run apiece with two of them Wednesday in leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 win over Detroit.

Kansas City, Mo. Sept. 8: Billy Butler drove in the game-tying run and Mike Jacobs drove in the game-winner Tuesday in the Kansas City Royals' 7-5 win over Detroit.

Kansas -- Billy Butler had two home runs and four RBI Monday to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Chicago, Aug. 19: Three doubles and two RBI by Billy Butler helped carry the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Tuesday.

Kansas City, Mo. Aug. 6: Billy Butler's two-run homer ignited a five-run first inning Thursday and the Kansas City Royals went on to defeat Seattle 8-2.

Baltimore, July 27: Billy Butler had five hits, including two doubles, and three RBI Monday to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Boston, July 12: Kevin Youkilis homered twice and drove in four runs and scored four times Saturday, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 15-9 win over Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo. June 17: Gil Meche's second consecutive shutout led the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday.