HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Freedom High School for head coach Mark Wrighte…Led Freedom to a 26-2 record and a Virginia Class 6A State Championship in 2022…Also helped Freedom to district and regional championships…Named first team All-State and All-Metro…Earned District Player of the Year honors in 2022…Garnered first team All-District and All-Regional accolades…As a junior, went 5-0 with a 2.52 ERA in 26 innings. Tallied a school-record 40 strikeouts to go with a save and an opponent batting average of .108. At the plate, batted .551 with 38 hits, 30 RBI, 37 runs and 29 steals…Ranked as the No. 19 prospect and No. 7 right-handed pitcher in Virginia by Prep Baseball Report…Tabbed as the No. 23 prospect and No. 9 right-handed pitcher in Virginia by Perfect Game…Played travel ball for Northeast Pride.
PERSONAL
Son of Jeffrey and Michelle Butash…Has a sister, Ava…Uncle, Tom Smith, attended Penn State…Intends to major in management.
Played at Freedom High School for head coach Mark Wrighte…Led Freedom to a 26-2 record and a Virginia Class 6A State Championship in 2022…Also helped Freedom to district and regional championships…Named first team All-State and All-Metro…Earned District Player of the Year honors in 2022…Garnered first team All-District and All-Regional accolades…As a junior, went 5-0 with a 2.52 ERA in 26 innings. Tallied a school-record 40 strikeouts to go with a save and an opponent batting average of .108. At the plate, batted .551 with 38 hits, 30 RBI, 37 runs and 29 steals…Ranked as the No. 19 prospect and No. 7 right-handed pitcher in Virginia by Prep Baseball Report…Tabbed as the No. 23 prospect and No. 9 right-handed pitcher in Virginia by Perfect Game…Played travel ball for Northeast Pride.
PERSONAL
Son of Jeffrey and Michelle Butash…Has a sister, Ava…Uncle, Tom Smith, attended Penn State…Intends to major in management.