Joseph Burns

Born: 3/26/1889 in Ipswich, MA, USA

Died: 7/12/1987 in Beverly, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-19 | Final Game: 1913-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph Francis Burns

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Biography

Joseph Burns was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1913. Primarily serving as a position player, Burns played in a total of 5 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He showcased a strong batting performance, finishing his career with a remarkable batting average of .429. Over the course of his limited appearances, he recorded 6 hits, including 1 run batted in, and also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Although Burns' career was short-lived, his impressive batting average highlights the potential he possessed as a player during an era when hitting prowess was highly valued. The early 1910s were characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-focused approach. While Burns may not have left a lasting mark on the game in terms of longevity, his early contributions to the sport reflect the diverse talents that emerged in the evolving landscape of baseball during his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	14	0	6	0	0	0	1	1	2	4	0.429	0.529	0.429	0.958	0.0

Career AVG .429 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +68.2% above league average.

Career OBP .529 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +64.7% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +27.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.958 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — +45.6% 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
1910	CIN	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	DET	AL	4	13	0	5	0	0	0	1	0	2	4	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	7	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	DET	OF	4	0	7	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4