Johnny Burnett, baseball player, 1927-1935

Johnny Burnett

Born: 11/1/1904 in Bartow, FL, USA

Died: 8/12/1959 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-05-07 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Henderson Burnett

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Biography

Johnny Burnett was a professional baseball player born in 1904 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1927 until 1935. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Burnett played in 558 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He finished his career with a commendable batting average of .284, accumulating a total of 521 hits. His offensive contributions were highlighted by 9 home runs and 213 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Burnett's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport began to recover from the effects of the deadball era and transition into a more dynamic, offense-driven style of play. He also displayed notable speed on the basepaths, recording 15 stolen bases, which complemented his offensive prowess. Although not a household name, Burnett's solid performance and consistency in the lineup contributed to the teams he played for, including the Cleveland Indians and the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving a lasting impact on the game during the 1930s. His career remains a testament to the talent that characterized baseball in that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
558 1835 288 521 94 15 9 213 15 163 107 0.284 0.345 0.366 0.712 -292.0

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near 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
1927 CLE AL 17 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1928 CLE AL 3 10 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1929 CLE AL 19 33 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.152 — — — — 0.0
1930 CLE AL 54 170 28 53 13 0 0 20 2 17 8 0.312 .293 (+6%) .354 (+7%) .429 (-10%) .784 (-2%) -26.6
1931 CLE AL 111 427 85 128 25 5 1 52 5 39 25 0.300 .276 (+9%) .338 (+6%) .388 (avg) .726 (+3%) 290.7
1932 CLE AL 129 512 81 152 23 5 4 53 2 46 27 0.297 .275 (+8%) .335 (+7%) .391 (-2%) .726 (+2%) 353.0
1933 CLE AL 83 261 39 71 11 2 1 29 3 23 14 0.272 .270 (+1%) .329 (+1%) .377 (-10%) .707 (-5%) -180.5
1934 CLE AL 72 208 28 61 11 2 3 30 1 18 11 0.293 .278 (+5%) .340 (+4%) .392 (+4%) .733 (+4%) 147.5
1935 SLA AL 70 206 17 46 10 1 0 26 1 19 16 0.223 .279 (-20%) .342 (-16%) .399 (-30%) .742 (-23%) -876.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 103 0 180 301 33 38
3B 133 0 117 206 18 18
OF 3 0 6 0 0 0
SS 265 0 473 745 85 140

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 CLE 2B 2 0 2 3 1 1
1928 CLE SS 2 0 6 7 2 3
1929 CLE 2B 8 0 12 8 2 0
1929 CLE SS 10 0 18 30 4 3
1930 CLE 3B 27 0 22 50 2 2
1930 CLE SS 19 0 22 55 9 12
1931 CLE 2B 35 0 59 105 11 14
1931 CLE 3B 21 0 17 34 5 3
1931 CLE OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1931 CLE SS 63 0 115 157 18 35
1932 CLE 2B 26 0 48 69 9 10
1932 CLE SS 103 0 184 304 28 52
1933 CLE 2B 17 0 30 63 5 8
1933 CLE 3B 12 0 10 11 4 2
1933 CLE SS 41 0 84 127 14 21
1934 CLE 2B 3 0 9 7 3 1
1934 CLE 3B 42 0 43 59 2 6
1934 CLE OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1934 CLE SS 9 0 18 27 4 5
1935 SLA 2B 12 0 20 46 2 4
1935 SLA 3B 31 0 25 52 5 5
1935 SLA SS 18 0 26 38 6 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 104
Third Base 132
Shortstop 263
Left Field 1
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1926