Todd Burns, baseball player, 1988-1993

Todd Burns

Born: 7/6/1963 in Maywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-05-31 | Final Game: 1993-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Todd Edward Burns

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Biography

Todd Burns was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993. Born in 1963, Burns made his mark during a competitive era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21-23, showcasing his resilience and ability to compete at the highest level. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.47 reflected his skill in navigating the challenges posed by opposing lineups. In addition to his solid ERA, Burns recorded 252 strikeouts and achieved 13 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions to the mound were characterized by a reliable fastball and a sharp breaking ball, allowing him to keep hitters off balance. While Burns may not have been a household name, his performances in the late 1980s and early 1990s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during that era, marked by both individual achievements and team dynamics. Following his retirement, Burns remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his tenacity and dedication to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 23 203 33 2 0 13 489.7 439 189 43 175 252 3.47 0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 10.1% better 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
1988 OAK AL 8 2 17 14 2 0 1 102.7 93 36 34 57 3.16 3.73 (+15%) 103.1
1989 OAK AL 6 5 50 2 0 0 8 96.3 66 24 28 49 2.24 3.71 (+40%) 1613.2
1990 OAK AL 3 3 43 2 0 0 3 78.7 78 26 32 43 2.97 3.86 (+23%) -791.7
1991 OAK AL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 13.3 10 5 8 3 3.38 3.91 (+14%) -750.2
1992 TEX AL 3 5 35 10 0 0 1 103.0 97 44 32 55 3.84 3.75 (-3%) -73.6
1993 TEX AL 0 4 25 5 0 0 0 65.0 63 33 32 35 4.57 4.19 (-9%) -807.0
1993 STL NL 0 4 24 0 0 0 0 30.7 32 21 9 10 6.16 4.19 (-47%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
203 3 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 .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.708 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
1988 OAK AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 OAK AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 OAK AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 OAK AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 TEX AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 TEX AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 STL NL 24 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 WS OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1989 WS OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1988 WS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 5 0 0 3.7 6 3 3 0 7.36

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 WS OAK 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 5 3 2 0 16.20
1989 WS OAK 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 1 0 1 0 0.00
1988 WS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 203 33 29 42 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 OAK P 17 14 3 11 0 1
1989 OAK P 50 2 9 9 3 1
1990 OAK P 43 2 2 7 0 1
1991 OAK P 9 0 3 2 0 0
1992 TEX P 35 10 5 8 1 1
1993 TEX P 25 5 6 3 2 1
1993 SLN P 24 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 203

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 TEX AL $575,000
1992 TEX AL $345,000
1991 OAK AL $325,000
1990 OAK AL $235,000
1989 OAK AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $1,580,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1982, 1983, 1984