Andy Burns, baseball player, 2016-2021

Andy Burns

Born: 8/7/1990 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-05-09 | Final Game: 2021-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Andrew David Burns

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Biography

Andy Burns was a professional baseball player born in 1990, who competed in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Burns made his mark in the league over the course of 19 games. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .176. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his time in the majors reflected the challenges and competition faced by players in the modern era of baseball. Burns' career spanned a period characterized by the increasing emphasis on analytics and power hitting, yet he contributed to his teams with versatility and determination. While his statistics may not fully encapsulate his potential, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlighted the dedication required to reach the major leagues, serving as an inspiration for aspiring players navigating their own paths. After his retirement on June 22, 2021, Burns remained a figure in the baseball community, remembered for his perseverance and commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 17 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.176 0.364 0.235 0.599 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
2016 TOR AL 10 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAD NL 9 11 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 1 0 1 18.00 0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 322.0% worse 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
2021 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 0 1 18.00 — -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 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
2021 NLCS LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 5 0 0 0
2B 3 2 0 1 0 0
3B 6 0 1 7 0 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 TOR 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 TOR 3B 4 0 0 6 0 1
2016 TOR OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 LAN 1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
2021 LAN 2B 3 2 0 1 0 0
2021 LAN 3B 2 0 1 1 0 0
2021 LAN P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 3
Second Base 3
Third Base 6
Left Field 1