Jeromy Burnitz

Born: 4/15/1969 in Westminster, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-21 | Final Game: 2006-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeromy Neal Burnitz

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Biography

Jeromy Burnitz, born in 1969, was a notable position player who enjoyed a robust Major League Baseball career from 1993 to 2006. Over the span of 1,694 games, Burnitz established himself as a powerful presence at the plate, amassing 1,447 hits, 315 home runs, and 981 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .253, complemented by 74 stolen bases, showcasing his blend of power and speed. Burnitz was recognized for his talents with an All-Star selection during his time in the league, highlighting his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets. Burnitz's playing style was characterized by his right-handed power hitting, which was particularly valuable during an era when offensive prowess was increasingly celebrated in baseball. As a consistent performer, he played a vital role in the lineup, often hitting in the middle of the order and providing a significant run production. His ability to combine power with a respectable on-base percentage made him a key figure in the outfield for several franchises, and his legacy endures as a player who contributed to the excitement of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1694	5710	917	1447	298	29	315	981	74	739	1376	0.253	0.345	0.481	0.826	10466.1

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .481 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.826 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — +8.7% above 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
1993	NYN	NL	86	263	49	64	10	6	13	38	3	38	66	0.243	.265 (-8%)	.332 (+2%)	.403 (+18%)	.735 (+11%)	503.2
1994	NYN	NL	45	143	26	34	4	0	3	15	1	23	45	0.238	.269 (-12%)	.338 (+3%)	.424 (-23%)	.763 (-11%)	-215.8
1995	CLE	AL	9	7	4	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.571	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	CLE	AL	71	128	30	36	10	0	7	26	2	25	31	0.281	.269 (+4%)	.340 (+19%)	.426 (+23%)	.767 (+21%)	595.5
1996	ATL	AL	23	72	8	17	4	0	2	14	2	8	16	0.236	.269 (-13%)	.340 (-6%)	.426 (-12%)	.767 (-9%)	595.5
1997	ATL	AL	153	494	85	139	37	8	27	85	20	75	111	0.281	.266 (+5%)	.336 (+13%)	.419 (+32%)	.756 (+24%)	2529.2
1998	MIL	NL	161	609	92	160	28	1	38	125	7	70	158	0.263	.266 (-1%)	.335 (+1%)	.420 (+19%)	.755 (+11%)	1360.3
1999	MIL	NL	130	467	87	126	33	2	33	103	7	91	124	0.270	.271 (-1%)	.344 (+17%)	.433 (+29%)	.778 (+24%)	2563.9
2000	MIL	NL	161	564	91	131	29	2	31	98	6	99	121	0.232	.270 (-14%)	.344 (+3%)	.437 (+4%)	.782 (+4%)	591.5
2001	MIL	NL	154	562	104	141	32	4	34	100	0	80	150	0.251	.263 (-5%)	.332 (+5%)	.426 (+18%)	.758 (+12%)	1468.6
2002	NYN	NL	154	479	65	103	15	0	19	54	10	58	135	0.215	.261 (-18%)	.331 (-6%)	.416 (-12%)	.747 (-9%)	-844.0
2003	NYN	NL	65	234	38	64	18	0	18	45	1	21	55	0.274	.264 (+4%)	.332 (+3%)	.422 (+38%)	.754 (+23%)	928.1
2003	LAD	NL	61	230	25	47	4	0	13	32	4	14	57	0.204	.264 (-23%)	.332 (-24%)	.422 (-7%)	.754 (-15%)	928.1
2004	COL	NL	150	540	94	153	30	4	37	110	5	58	124	0.283	.266 (+7%)	.335 (+6%)	.427 (+31%)	.762 (+20%)	2224.2
2005	CHC	NL	160	605	84	156	31	2	24	87	5	57	109	0.258	.264 (-3%)	.330 (-2%)	.418 (+4%)	.749 (+1%)	80.8
2006	PIT	NL	111	313	35	72	12	0	16	49	1	22	74	0.230	.269 (-15%)	.336 (-14%)	.431 (-2%)	.768 (-7%)	-521.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1579	1502	2913	93	71	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	NYN	OF	79	73	165	6	4	2
1994	NYN	OF	42	41	63	1	2	0
1995	CLE	OF	6	1	10	0	0	0
1996	CLE	OF	30	16	44	0	0	0
1996	ML4	OF	22	20	38	1	1	0
1997	ML4	OF	149	132	256	13	7	3
1998	MIL	OF	161	158	306	10	9	3
1999	MIL	OF	127	127	262	8	5	2
2000	MIL	OF	158	155	317	12	7	2
2001	MIL	OF	153	153	295	13	6	4
2002	NYN	OF	140	131	249	7	9	0
2003	NYN	OF	65	64	138	2	2	0
2003	LAN	OF	60	60	84	3	5	0
2004	COL	OF	143	137	255	10	7	1
2005	CHN	OF	160	155	311	6	5	1
2006	PIT	OF	84	79	120	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	105
Center Field	167
Right Field	1365
Designated Hitter	25

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2001	Player of the Week	Week of 2001-09-29
1999	Player of the Month	June

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2006	PIT	NL	$6,000,000
2005	CHN	NL	$4,500,000
2004	COL	NL	$1,250,000
2003	NYN	NL	$12,166,667
2002	NYN	NL	$7,166,667
2001	MIL	NL	$5,512,500
2000	MIL	NL	$4,462,500
1999	MIL	NL	$3,612,500
1998	MIL	NL	$912,500
1997	ML4	AL	$225,000
1996	CLE	AL	$190,000
1995	CLE	AL	$185,000
1994	NYN	NL	$175,000
Total Career Earnings			$46,358,334