C. B. Burns, baseball player, 1902-1902

C. B. Burns

Born: 5/15/1879 in Bayview, MD, USA

Died: 6/6/1968 in Havre de Grace, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-19 | Final Game: 1902-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Brittingham Burns

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

C. B. Burns was a professional baseball player born in 1879 who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1902 to 1908, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Burns played primarily as a position player and participated in a single major league game, where he achieved one hit in one at-bat, resulting in a remarkable batting average of 1.0. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talents at the highest level, his involvement in the sport during this formative period reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the development of baseball. Although Burns did not record any home runs or RBIs, his brief stint in the major leagues remains a part of baseball history. The early 1900s were characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, and while Burns did not register any stolen bases, his singular appearance serves as a reminder of the many players who passed through the ranks of the major leagues, often leaving behind only a fleeting legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +274.8% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +210.9% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +191.0% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +200.6% 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
1902 BLA AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games