Emmanuel Burriss

Born: 1/17/1985 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-20 | Final Game: 2016-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Emmanuel Allen Burriss

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Biography

Emmanuel Burriss was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and speed on the field. Born in 1985, he played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2016, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Burriss appeared in 326 games, where he collected 182 hits and finished with a batting average of .237. His offensive contributions included one home run and 42 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to produce in key situations. Known for his speed, Burriss stole 41 bases, making him a constant threat on the basepaths. Burriss made his Major League debut during the late 2000s, a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing speed and athleticism. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to teams such as the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals were valued, particularly in his role as a utility player. Burriss's career spanned the transition period of baseball as it moved into a more analytics-driven era, where on-base percentage and stolen bases became crucial components of a team's strategy. After his retirement from professional play in September 2016, Burriss left a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of hard work and hustle on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
326	768	92	182	15	2	1	42	41	57	111	0.237	0.300	0.266	0.565	-2729.3

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
2008	SFG	NL	95	240	37	68	6	1	1	18	13	23	24	0.283	.263 (+7%)	.333 (+7%)	.416 (-21%)	.749 (-8%)	-273.1
2009	SFG	NL	61	202	18	48	6	0	0	13	11	14	34	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.332 (-12%)	.417 (-36%)	.750 (-25%)	-904.6
2010	SFG	NL	7	5	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	SFG	NL	59	137	14	28	1	0	0	4	11	6	17	0.204	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-21%)	.399 (-47%)	.719 (-35%)	-812.7
2012	SFG	NL	60	136	15	29	1	0	0	7	5	10	25	0.213	.254 (-16%)	.318 (-15%)	.405 (-46%)	.724 (-32%)	-738.9
2015	WAS	NL	5	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	PHI	NL	39	45	3	5	1	1	0	0	1	2	10	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	16	1	0	1
2B	189	144	293	358	16	85
3B	8	4	4	9	2	0
OF	7	2	4	0	0	0
SS	65	40	61	112	7	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SFN	2B	41	32	66	80	4	14
2008	SFN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	SFN	SS	47	34	50	93	5	11
2009	SFN	2B	61	57	115	131	7	33
2010	SFN	2B	5	0	3	1	0	0
2011	SFN	1B	2	0	10	0	0	1
2011	SFN	2B	39	22	62	77	3	24
2011	SFN	3B	2	2	3	3	1	0
2011	SFN	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
2011	SFN	SS	9	4	5	12	1	3
2012	SFN	2B	37	30	42	65	2	13
2012	SFN	3B	6	2	1	6	1	0
2012	SFN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2012	SFN	SS	6	2	6	6	1	1
2015	WAS	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2016	PHI	1B	2	0	6	1	0	0
2016	PHI	2B	5	3	5	3	0	1
2016	PHI	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
2016	PHI	SS	3	0	0	1	0	0