Bill Burns

Born: 1/27/1880 in San Saba, TX, USA

Died: 6/7/1953 in Ramona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-18 | Final Game: 1912-05-23

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Thomas Burns

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Biography

Bill Burns was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing from 1908 to 1912. Born in 1880, he entered the major leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching prowess. Burns showcased his talents on the mound with a career record of 30 wins and 52 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.72. His ability to manage opposing hitters was evident through his 233 strikeouts, which reflected his skill in utilizing various pitches to keep batters off balance. Throughout his brief career, Burns contributed to several teams, demonstrating a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic. He also recorded two saves, highlighting his capacity to close out games, a role that was becoming increasingly significant during his playing years. Although his overall record may not have captured the attention of the era’s superstar pitchers, Burns' ERA placed him among the more effective pitchers of his time, indicating his potential as a reliable player in the league. His contributions to the game are a testament to the resilience and evolution of baseball during the early 1900s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
30	52	117	85	45	10	2	717.7	705	217	14	147	233	2.72	0

Career ERA 2.72 vs. league average 2.89 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1908	WSN	AL	6	11	23	19	11	2	0	164.0	135	31	18	55	1.70	2.40 (+29%)	-
1909	WSN	AL	1	1	6	4	1	0	0	29.3	25	4	7	13	1.23	2.55 (+52%)	-
1909	CHW	AL	7	13	23	19	10	3	0	168.0	161	38	34	50	2.04	2.55 (+20%)	-
1910	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.3	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	-
1910	CIN	NL	8	13	31	21	13	2	0	178.7	183	69	49	57	3.48	2.79 (-25%)	-782.0
1911	CIN	NL	1	0	6	3	0	0	1	17.7	17	6	3	5	3.06	3.37 (+9%)	-273.3
1911	PHI	NL	6	10	21	14	8	3	1	121.0	132	46	26	47	3.42	3.37 (-1%)	58.1
1912	DET	AL	1	4	6	5	2	0	0	38.7	52	23	9	6	5.35	3.36 (-59%)	-47.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	245	12	48	8	1	0	7	1	15	63	0.196	0.245	0.237	0.482	-691.0

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1908	WSN	AL	23	54	1	8	2	0	0	1	2	16	0.148	.240 (-38%)	.298 (-40%)	.306 (-40%)	.605 (-40%)	-314.4
1909	WSN	AL	6	11	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	CHW	AL	23	59	3	9	3	0	3	0	5	12	0.153	.244 (-38%)	.306 (-29%)	.312 (-35%)	.618 (-32%)	0.0
1910	CHW	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CIN	NL	32	61	5	16	1	0	2	0	2	12	0.262	.249 (+5%)	.317 (-7%)	.326 (-15%)	.644 (-11%)	0.0
1911	CIN	NL	6	7	1	3	0	1	1	0	1	1	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	PHI	NL	21	40	2	6	0	0	1	0	2	14	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	DET	AL	6	13	0	3	2	0	0	0	3	6	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0