John Burrows, baseball player, 1943-1944

John Burrows

Born: 10/30/1913 in Winnfield, LA, USA

Died: 4/27/1987 in Coal Run, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-25 | Final Game: 1944-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

John Burrows was a professional baseball player born in 1913 who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1943 to 1944. His time in Major League Baseball was marked by the unique circumstances of World War II, which saw many prominent players serve in the military and created opportunities for lesser-known athletes to step into the spotlight. Over the course of his career, Burrows appeared in 30 games, where he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the field contributed to the fabric of the game during a challenging era. Despite the limited statistics, Burrows' participation in the majors during this turbulent time is a testament to the resilience and dedication of players who took the field amidst personal and global uncertainties. His career, though short-lived, reflects the stories of many players who navigated the complexities of baseball during the 1940s, a period that would forever change the landscape of the sport. John Burrows remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of perseverance that characterized the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 30 2 0 0 2 43.3 40 27 0 28 22 5.61 0

Career ERA 5.61 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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
1943 PHA AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 7.7 8 7 9 3 8.22 — 0.0
1943 CHC NL 0 2 23 1 0 0 2 32.7 25 14 16 18 3.86 3.50 (-10%) -
1944 CHC NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 6 3 1 18.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.500 0.667 0.500 1.167 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +93.3% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +104.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — +42.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.167 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — +72.2% 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
1943 PHA AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 CHC NL 23 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1944 CHC NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 30 0 0 10 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PHA P 4 0 0 2 1 0
1943 CHN P 23 0 0 7 0 2
1944 CHN P 3 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 30