Dennis Burns

Born: 5/24/1898 in Tiff City, MO, USA

Died: 5/21/1969 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-19 | Final Game: 1924-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Dennis Burns was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1920s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Born in 1898, Burns made his Major League Baseball debut on September 19, 1923. Over the course of his short career, which concluded on September 26, 1924, he compiled a win-loss record of 8-9. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.62, and he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts alongside 1 save. Despite the brevity of his playing career, Burns contributed to the pitching staff of the teams he played for during a period when baseball was evolving. His competitive spirit and ability to manage the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, particularly as the sport began to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies. Though not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Dennis Burns remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game during a pivotal time in its development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	9	41	20	9	0	1	181.0	212	93	4	75	34	4.62	0

Career ERA 4.62 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1923	PHA	AL	2	1	4	3	2	0	0	27.0	21	6	7	8	2.00	4.03 (+50%)	225.6
1924	PHA	AL	6	8	37	17	7	0	1	154.0	191	87	68	26	5.08	4.13 (-23%)	-1347.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	51	1	7	0	0	0	3	0	5	15	0.137	0.214	0.137	0.352	0.0

Career AVG .137 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career SLG .137 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 52.2% 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
1923	PHA	AL	4	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	PHA	AL	37	42	1	6	0	0	0	3	0	5	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	41	0	4	44	1	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	PHA	P	4	0	0	7	0	0
1924	PHA	P	37	0	4	37	1	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	41