Corbin Burnes, baseball player, 2018

Corbin Burnes

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Born: 10/22/1994 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Corbin Brian Burnes

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Biography

Corbin Burnes, born in 1994, is a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, currently showcasing his talents with the Milwaukee Brewers. Since making his debut on July 10, 2018, Burnes has established himself as one of the premier pitchers of his generation. With a career record of 60-36 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.19, he consistently demonstrates his ability to dominate opposing lineups. Known for his strikeout prowess, Burnes has accumulated 1,051 strikeouts, showcasing his exceptional skills on the mound. A four-time All-Star, Burnes is recognized for his effectiveness and versatility as a pitcher, contributing not only as a starter but also occasionally in relief, evidenced by his two career saves. His playing style is characterized by a powerful fastball and a sharp slider, making him a challenging adversary for hitters. As he continues his active career, Burnes remains a key figure in the Brewers' pursuit of success, and his impact on the game is increasingly felt as he cements his legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
63 38 210 149 0 0 2 968.0 756 339 104 280 1114 3.15 0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 25.3% 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
2018 MIL NL 7 0 30 0 0 0 1 38.0 27 11 11 35 2.61 4.15 (+37%) 341.5
2019 MIL NL 1 5 32 4 0 0 1 49.0 70 48 20 70 8.82 4.51 (-96%) -1963.2
2020 MIL NL 4 1 12 9 0 0 0 59.7 37 14 24 88 2.11 4.45 (+53%) 3651.5
2021 MIL NL 11 5 28 28 0 0 0 167.0 123 45 34 234 2.43 4.27 (+43%) 11376.7
2022 MIL NL 12 8 33 33 0 0 0 202.0 144 66 51 243 2.94 3.97 (+26%) 4371.7
2023 MIL NL 10 8 32 32 0 0 0 193.7 141 73 66 200 3.39 4.33 (+22%) 2613.0
2024 BAL AL 15 9 32 32 0 0 0 194.3 165 63 48 181 2.92 4.08 (+28%) 2682.0
2025 AZ NL 3 2 11 11 0 0 0 64.3 49 19 26 63 2.66 4.14 (+36%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
210 59 1 10 0 0 0 4 0 3 28 0.169 0.210 0.169 0.379 -441.2

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .210 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.379 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 47.8% 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
2018 MIL NL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 MIL NL 32 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2020 MIL NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 MIL NL 28 52 1 8 0 0 0 4 0 3 26 0.154 .243 (-37%) .317 (-37%) .410 (-63%) .727 (-51%) -441.2
2022 MIL NL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 MIL NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 BAL AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 AZ NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALWC2 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 NLWC1 MIL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2021 NLDS1 MIL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2018 NLCS MIL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLDS1 MIL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 9 3 0 27.0 16 7 7 25 2.33

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2024 ALWC2 BAL 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 5 1 1 3 1.12
2023 NLWC1 MIL 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 5 4 2 5 9.00
2021 NLDS1 MIL 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 2 0 3 6 0.00
2018 NLCS MIL 0 0 4 0 0 5.0 3 2 1 6 3.60
2018 NLDS1 MIL 1 0 2 0 0 4.0 1 0 0 5 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 210 149 101 87 15 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 MIL P 30 0 5 2 1 1
2019 MIL P 32 4 2 10 2 0
2020 MIL P 12 9 2 7 2 0
2021 MIL P 28 28 9 18 1 0
2022 MIL P 33 33 32 17 2 3
2023 MIL P 32 32 29 12 2 2
2024 BAL P 32 32 15 17 4 0
2025 ARI P 11 11 7 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 210

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 All-MLB Team - First Team SP
2024 Pitcher of the Month September
2023 Pitcher of the Month July
2021 All-MLB Team - First Team SP
2021 Cy Young Award

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Cy Young Award AL 5th 47.0 210 0
2023 Cy Young Award NL 8th 13.0 210 0
2022 Cy Young Award NL 7th 20.0 210 0
2021 Cy Young Award NL 1st 151.0 210 12
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 9.0 420 0
2020 Cy Young Award NL 6th 12.0 210 0