Bill Burbach

Born: 8/22/1947 in Dickeyville, WI, USA

Died: 7/20/2022 in Elizabethton, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-11 | Final Game: 1971-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: William David Burbach

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Biography

Bill Burbach was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to April 11, 1971. Burbach's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles in the bullpen. He played primarily for the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers, where he showcased his skills on the mound. Throughout his career, Burbach recorded a win-loss record of 6-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48 over his time in the league. He accumulated a total of 95 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's efforts on the field. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was crucial during a time when the game was shifting towards more dynamic offensive play. Burbach's legacy is defined by his perseverance in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	11	37	28	2	1	0	160.7	141	80	17	116	95	4.48	0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 22.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1969	NYY	AL	6	8	31	24	2	1	140.7	112	57	102	82	3.65	3.61 (-1%)	-
1970	NYY	AL	0	2	4	4	0	0	16.7	23	19	9	10	10.26	3.89 (-164%)	-
1971	NYY	AL	0	1	2	0	0	0	3.3	6	4	5	3	10.80	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	47	4	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	27	0.085	0.140	0.106	0.246	0.0

Career AVG .085 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career OBP .140 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career SLG .106 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 71.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.246 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1969	NYY	AL	31	40	4	4	1	3	22	0.100	—	—	—	—
1970	NYY	AL	4	5	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1971	NYY	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	37	28	10	18	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	NYA	P	31	24	10	16	0	1
1970	NYA	P	4	4	0	2	1	0
1971	NYA	P	2	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	37