Tom Burgmeier, baseball player, 1968-1984

Tom Burgmeier

Born: 8/2/1943 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-10 | Final Game: 1984-08-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Henry Burgmeier

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Biography

Tom Burgmeier, born in 1943, was a prominent left-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1984. Over his 16-year career, he established himself as a reliable bullpen option and a formidable competitor on the mound. With a career record of 79-55 and an impressive earned run average of 3.23, Burgmeier demonstrated consistent effectiveness in high-pressure situations. He recorded 584 strikeouts and notched 102 saves, underscoring his dual role as both a starter and reliever throughout his career. Burgmeier was selected as an All-Star in 1973, a testament to his performance during a time when the game was evolving with more emphasis on specialized pitching roles. He played in an era that witnessed significant changes within the sport, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His contributions to teams like the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox solidified his status as a key player in the league, known for his durability and ability to perform in critical moments. Tom Burgmeier remains a respected figure in baseball history, celebrated for his skill on the mound and his impact on the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
79 55 745 3 0 0 102 1258.7 1231 452 94 384 584 3.23 0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — 12.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1968 LAA AL 1 4 56 2 0 0 5 72.7 65 35 24 33 4.33 2.98 (-45%) -
1969 KCR AL 3 1 31 0 0 0 0 54.0 67 25 21 23 4.17 3.61 (-15%) -
1970 KCR AL 6 6 41 0 0 0 1 68.3 59 24 23 43 3.16 3.89 (+19%) -
1971 KCR AL 9 7 67 0 0 0 17 88.3 71 17 30 44 1.73 3.47 (+50%) -
1972 KCR AL 6 2 51 0 0 0 9 55.3 67 26 33 18 4.23 3.26 (-30%) -
1973 KCR AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 10.0 13 6 4 4 5.40 3.75 (-44%) -
1974 MIN AL 5 3 50 0 0 0 4 91.7 92 46 26 34 4.52 3.63 (-25%) -275.9
1975 MIN AL 5 8 46 0 0 0 11 75.7 76 26 23 41 3.09 3.71 (+17%) 102.0
1976 MIN AL 8 1 57 0 0 0 1 115.3 95 32 29 45 2.50 3.51 (+29%) -1134.4
1977 MIN AL 6 4 61 0 0 0 7 97.3 113 55 33 35 5.09 4.00 (-27%) -2736.6
1978 BOS AL 2 1 35 1 0 0 4 61.3 74 30 23 24 4.40 3.69 (-19%) -1351.9
1979 BOS AL 3 2 44 0 0 0 4 88.7 89 27 16 60 2.74 4.00 (+32%) 1746.1
1980 BOS AL 5 4 62 0 0 0 24 99.0 87 22 20 54 2.00 3.84 (+48%) 2827.8
1981 BOS AL 4 5 32 0 0 0 6 59.7 61 19 17 35 2.87 3.58 (+20%) 16.9
1982 BOS AL 7 0 40 0 0 0 2 102.3 98 26 22 44 2.29 3.86 (+41%) 1411.9
1983 OAK AL 6 7 49 0 0 0 4 96.0 89 30 32 39 2.81 3.87 (+27%) 1612.8
1984 OAK AL 3 0 17 0 0 0 2 23.0 15 6 8 8 2.35 3.81 (+38%) -251.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
782 66 20 14 2 0 0 0 1 3 20 0.212 0.246 0.242 0.489 0.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.489 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
1968 LAA AL 71 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 KCR AL 47 18 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1970 KCR AL 42 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1971 KCR AL 68 20 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1972 KCR AL 51 12 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1973 KCR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 MIN AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 MIN AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 MIN AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 MIN AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 BOS AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 BOS AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 BOS AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 BOS AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 BOS AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 OAK AL 51 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 OAK AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
P 745 3 124 293 13 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 CAL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1968 CAL P 56 2 11 23 1 7
1969 KCA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1969 KCA P 31 0 9 15 0 1
1970 KCA P 41 0 3 20 2 0
1971 KCA P 67 0 7 28 1 3
1972 KCA P 51 0 6 13 1 0
1973 KCA P 6 0 1 0 0 0
1974 MIN P 50 0 11 25 1 0
1975 MIN P 46 0 6 12 0 1
1976 MIN P 57 0 8 26 0 2
1977 MIN P 61 0 11 18 1 1
1978 BOS P 35 1 5 13 2 3
1979 BOS P 44 0 5 14 0 3
1980 BOS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1980 BOS P 62 0 7 27 0 5
1981 BOS P 32 0 7 13 0 3
1982 BOS P 40 0 17 20 1 4
1983 OAK P 49 0 7 23 3 2
1984 OAK P 17 0 3 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 745
Left Field 2
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 3