Major league player gives one-on-one lessons for a cause

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Story Published: Nov 8, 2008 at 5:29 PM MST

Story Updated: Dec 18, 2008 at 2:59 PM MST

By Hasti Taghi

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AMMON - "This is a game and it's a very good game. It's America's past time," says Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals.

And to share that past time, the Royals hitter gave local baseball fans a chance at one-on-one practice with a major league pro.
But the young fans got more than just a few pointers about the game. They got inspiration from a successful role model.

Butler, who got his start as an Idaho Falls Chukar a few years ago, has made Idaho Falls his permanent home.
The Baseball workshop at Hillcrest High School raised over twenty-three hundred dollars for the Idaho Falls Community Food Bank. But the day was more than just a fundraiser. For the kids, it was the chance of a life time. And for Butler, it was the opportunity to give back to the community that gave to him, his first shot.

"Anything you put your mind to, you can do and never set limitations. I never did," says Butler.

Beside traveling the states and playing on a professional team, Butler finds another favorite part to his dream job.

"The best part is, people look up to you," says Butler.

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