Cory Burns

Born: 10/9/1987 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-04 | Final Game: 2013-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Cory Wade Burns

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Biography

Cory Burns was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2012 to 2013. Born in 1987, Burns made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with an emphasis on specialized relief pitching. He played in the majors for a brief period, finishing with a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6. Over the course of his two seasons, he recorded a total of 23 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses despite not recording any saves. Burns's pitching style was characterized by a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches, allowing him to navigate through lineups effectively during his appearances. Though his time in the big leagues was limited, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the increasing reliance on bullpen depth in contemporary baseball. After concluding his major league career on September 4, 2013, Burns left a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive environment, demonstrating the resilience and dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	27	0	0	0	0	29.3	38	15	2	17	23	4.60	0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
2012	SDP	NL	0	1	17	0	0	0	0	18.0	26	11	10	18	5.50	4.01 (-37%)	-
2013	TEX	AL	1	0	10	0	0	0	0	11.3	12	4	7	5	3.18	3.87 (+18%)	-444.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2012	SDP	NL	17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	TEX	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	27	0	2	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	SDN	P	17	0	2	2	1	0
2013	TEX	P	10	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	TEX	AL	$492,000
Total Career Earnings			$492,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Arizona	Tucson	AZ	2006, 2007, 2008, 2009