Jake Burger, baseball player, 2021

Jake Burger

Active Player

Born: 4/10/1996 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Jacob Michael Burger

Biography

Jake Burger is an active professional baseball player, born in 1996, who has made a notable impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on July 2, 2021. Primarily playing as a position player, Burger showcases a blend of power and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 447 games, accumulating 393 hits, 88 home runs, and 238 RBIs. His batting average stands at .247, reflecting his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Burger is known for his strong hitting capability, particularly his home run power, which places him among the more formidable sluggers in the league. With 88 home runs to his name, he continues to be a key player for his team, showcasing his potential to change the course of a game with a single swing. Additionally, he has stolen 3 bases, indicating a level of athleticism that complements his power-hitting style. As he progresses through his career, Burger's performance remains closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he aims to further solidify his place in the sport during a highly competitive era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
469 1677 217 415 82 5 93 255 3 92 492 0.247 0.296 0.469 0.765 1312.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .469 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLWC2 MIA 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 165 138 1013 112 7 83
2B 8 4 6 12 0 3
3B 206 201 122 338 26 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 165
Second Base 8
Third Base 206
Designated Hitter 80