Billy Burns

Born: 8/30/1989 in Marietta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-07-28 | Final Game: 2017-07-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William John Burns

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Biography

Billy Burns, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017. Primarily recognized as a position player, Burns played in a total of 242 games throughout his career. He was noted for his speed and agility on the bases, evidenced by his impressive tally of 46 stolen bases. His ability to create offensive opportunities was complemented by a career batting average of .270, and he recorded 228 hits along with 55 RBIs during his time in the league. Burns made his debut during a period when teams increasingly valued speed and versatility on the field, making him an asset as he could impact games in multiple ways. His best season came in 2015, when he showcased his potential with a combination of hitting and base running that helped define his playing style. Although he ended his career with five home runs, it was his ability to get on base and steal bases that left a lasting impression on fans and analysts alike. After retiring on July 21, 2017, Burns remained a notable figure for his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
242	843	114	228	29	13	5	55	46	36	119	0.270	0.308	0.353	0.662	-1083.1

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
2014	OAK	AL	13	6	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	OAK	AL	125	520	70	153	18	9	5	42	26	26	81	0.294	.254 (+16%)	.316 (+5%)	.404 (-3%)	.721 (+1%)	68.6
2016	OAK	AL	73	274	32	64	11	4	0	12	14	10	30	0.234	.255 (-9%)	.321 (-16%)	.417 (-27%)	.738 (-22%)	-1151.7
2016	KCR	AL	24	37	7	9	0	0	0	1	3	0	7	0.243	—	—	—	—	-1151.7
2017	KCR	AL	7	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0