Dick Burwell

Born: 1/23/1940 in Alton, IL, USA

Died: 5/1/2023 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-13 | Final Game: 1961-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Matthew Burwell

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Biography

Dick Burwell was a professional baseball player born in 1940, whose career spanned from 1960 to 1961. A position player, Burwell made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 5 games. He played during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the classic styles of the earlier decades to a more modern approach. His playing days were marked by a competitive spirit, even though his statistics reflected a limited impact on the field. In his career, Burwell recorded 1 hit in 4 official at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Despite the modest numbers, Burwell's time in the major leagues places him among a select group of players who have reached the pinnacle of the sport, showcasing the dedication and hard work required to compete at such a high level. His journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the game's rich history, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	1	0	0	0	13.7	17	10	2	11	1	6.59	0

Career ERA 6.59 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 67.6% 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
1960	CHC	NL	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	9.7	11	6	7	1	5.59	3.82 (-46%)	-
1961	CHC	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4.0	6	4	4	0	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1960	CHC	NL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CHC	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	1	1	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	CHN	P	3	1	1	1	0	1
1961	CHN	P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Illinois Wesleyan University	Bloomington	IL	1959