Sean Burroughs

Born: 9/12/1980 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 5/9/2024 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-02 | Final Game: 2012-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Sean Patrick Burroughs

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Biography

Sean Burroughs, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2002 to 2012. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres and had a career that also included stints with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners. Over the course of his career, Burroughs participated in 528 games, compiling a solid batting average of .278. He recorded 463 hits, 12 home runs, and 143 RBIs, showcasing his ability to make consistent contact at the plate while contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. Known for his versatility and hustle, Burroughs also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 20 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 2000s, a period marked by increased emphasis on athleticism and contact hitting. Despite the challenges of a competitive landscape, including the pressures of the steroid era, Burroughs maintained a reputation as a reliable player who could perform in clutch situations. His contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, and his journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to his dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
528	1664	187	463	68	12	12	143	20	119	223	0.278	0.335	0.355	0.690	-2108.8

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
2002	SDP	NL	63	192	18	52	5	1	1	11	2	12	30	0.271	.261 (+4%)	.331 (-4%)	.416 (-22%)	.747 (-14%)	-473.0
2003	SDP	NL	146	517	62	148	27	6	7	58	7	44	75	0.286	.264 (+8%)	.332 (+6%)	.422 (-5%)	.754 (avg)	78.4
2004	SDP	NL	130	523	76	156	23	3	2	47	5	31	52	0.298	.266 (+12%)	.335 (+4%)	.427 (-15%)	.762 (-6%)	-571.2
2005	SDP	NL	93	284	20	71	7	2	1	17	4	24	41	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (-29%)	.749 (-18%)	-869.9
2006	TBR	AL	8	21	3	4	1	0	0	1	1	4	7	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	AZ	NL	78	110	8	30	4	0	1	8	1	3	15	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.320 (-10%)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-13%)	-273.1
2012	MIN	AL	10	17	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	1	0	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 529.2% 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
2005	SDP	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	0	0	27.00	—	-

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2011	NLDS2	ARI	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333
2005	NLDS1	SDN	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	1
2B	13	11	26	23	1	8
3B	418	383	315	714	43	82
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	SDN	2B	13	11	26	23	1	8
2002	SDN	3B	48	39	33	68	7	5
2003	SDN	3B	137	132	105	239	12	26
2004	SDN	3B	125	119	100	209	14	25
2005	SDN	3B	78	70	59	145	8	16
2005	SDN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2005	SDN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2006	TBA	3B	7	6	6	20	1	4
2011	ARI	3B	20	14	9	28	1	5
2012	MIN	1B	1	0	4	0	0	1
2012	MIN	3B	3	3	3	5	0	1