Nelson Burbrink, baseball player, 1955-1955

Nelson Burbrink

Born: 12/28/1921 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 4/12/2001 in Largo, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-06-05 | Final Game: 1955-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Nelson Edward Burbrink

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Biography

Nelson Burbrink was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player. His career spanned from June 5, 1955, to September 21, 1955, during which he participated in 58 games. Burbrink demonstrated his batting prowess with a solid .276 batting average, amassing 47 hits and driving in 15 runs, although he did not record any home runs throughout his brief tenure in the majors. He also contributed to his team's speed on the base paths, successfully stealing one base. Burbrink's time in the Major Leagues came during a period characterized by a dynamic shift in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the increasing popularity of the game across the United States. While his career was short-lived, Burbrink's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the mid-1950s, a time when players were beginning to change the face of baseball with new styles of play and athleticism. Despite the brevity of his career, Burbrink's contributions to his team showcased his dedication to the game and left a mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 170 11 47 8 1 0 15 1 14 13 0.276 0.333 0.335 0.669 -224.8

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1955 STL NL 58 170 11 47 8 1 0 15 1 14 13 0.276 .258 (+7%) .332 (avg) .393 (-15%) .726 (-8%) -224.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 55 49 261 24 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 SLN C 55 49 261 24 6 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55