Jack Burns

Born: 8/31/1907 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 4/18/1975 in Brighton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-17 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Irving Burns

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Biography

Jack Burns was a professional baseball player born in 1907 who enjoyed a solid career in Major League Baseball from 1930 until his retirement in 1936. Primarily known as a position player, Burns showcased his versatility and skill over the course of 890 games. He amassed a total of 980 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .279. His offensive prowess included 44 home runs and 417 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and provide power in crucial situations. During his playing days, Burns was part of the game in the pre-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing significant growth in popularity and witnessing the emergence of new strategies and styles of play. His career also coincided with the transition into more modern approaches to hitting and fielding, as the sport began to evolve beyond the confines of the deadball era. Additionally, Burns recorded 63 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and base-running acumen, traits that were highly valued in a rapidly changing game. His contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, marking him as a notable player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
890	3516	541	980	199	31	44	417	63	376	299	0.279	0.350	0.391	0.740	1205.0

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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
1930	SLA	AL	8	30	5	9	3	0	0	2	0	5	5	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	SLA	AL	144	580	75	148	27	7	4	70	19	42	58	0.255	.276 (-8%)	.338 (-9%)	.388 (-11%)	.726 (-10%)	-1259.5
1932	SLA	AL	150	617	111	188	33	8	11	70	17	61	43	0.305	.275 (+11%)	.335 (+10%)	.391 (+12%)	.726 (+11%)	1437.1
1933	SLA	AL	144	556	89	160	43	4	7	71	11	56	51	0.288	.270 (+7%)	.329 (+7%)	.377 (+11%)	.707 (+9%)	997.2
1934	SLA	AL	154	612	86	157	28	8	13	73	9	62	47	0.257	.278 (-8%)	.340 (-4%)	.392 (avg)	.733 (-2%)	-282.6
1935	SLA	AL	143	549	77	157	28	1	5	67	3	68	49	0.286	.279 (+2%)	.342 (+7%)	.399 (-8%)	.742 (-1%)	80.4
1936	SLA	AL	9	14	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	DET	AL	138	558	96	158	36	3	4	63	4	79	45	0.283	.283 (avg)	.349 (+7%)	.404 (-6%)	.753 (avg)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	879	0	8063	525	66	776

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1930	SLA	1B	8	70	6	0	10
1931	SLA	1B	143	1346	125	11	131
1932	SLA	1B	150	1399	101	12	130
1933	SLA	1B	143	1336	81	12	129
1934	SLA	1B	154	1365	81	12	132
1935	SLA	1B	141	1239	57	11	115
1936	SLA	1B	2	28	1	0	3
1936	DET	1B	138	1280	73	8	126