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Butera Chosen #1 Player Monday, August 30th, 1982 26-year-old Barry Butera made a few Columbus headlines during this past week as the rookie center fielder proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and International League officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort. He cracked 9 hits in 23 at-bats to put up a .391 average. Butera collected 2 home runs, 5 RBIs and scored 3 runs. Thus far this year Butera has hit .266 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. |
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