The Butler Bulldogs baseball team represents Butler University in

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. The Bulldogs play their home games at Bulldog Park.

History

The Bulldogs first fielded a varsity baseball team in 1901. They began competition in the Big East Conference in 2014, as they left the

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following the 2013 season. Before 2013, Butler competed in the Horizon League and the MCC.

Notable alumni

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- Major League player, 1931–1940 * Dan Johnson - Major League player, 2005–2015 * Pat Neshek - Major League player, 2006–2019

History

Notable alumni

Head coaches

See also

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