Dave Burba, baseball player, 1990-2004

Dave Burba

Born: 7/7/1966 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-08 | Final Game: 2004-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: David Allen Burba

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Biography

Dave Burba was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 2004. Born in 1966, Burba made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. He played for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants, establishing himself as a reliable starter and a formidable competitor on the mound. Over the course of his career, Burba compiled a record of 115 wins and 87 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.49. He recorded a total of 1,398 strikeouts and finished his tenure with 3 saves. Known for his versatility and durability, Burba was able to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game, contributing to his teams in various roles. His performances were instrumental in the competitive landscapes of the late 1990s and early 2000s, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
115 87 511 234 6 1 3 1777.7 1777 886 201 762 1398 4.49 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1990 SEA AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 4 2 4 4.50 0.0
1991 SEA AL 2 2 22 2 0 0 1 36.7 34 15 14 16 3.68 -1241.8
1992 SFG NL 2 7 23 11 0 0 0 70.7 80 39 31 47 4.97 -
1993 SFG NL 10 3 54 5 0 0 0 95.3 95 45 37 88 4.25 -
1994 SFG NL 3 6 57 0 0 0 0 74.0 59 36 45 84 4.38 -
1995 CIN NL 6 2 15 9 1 1 0 63.3 52 23 26 50 3.27 1402.1
1995 SFG NL 4 2 37 0 0 0 0 43.3 38 24 25 46 4.98 -
1996 CIN NL 11 13 34 33 0 0 0 195.0 179 83 97 148 3.83 1187.7
1997 CIN NL 11 10 30 27 2 0 0 160.0 157 84 73 131 4.72 -1682.7
1998 CLE AL 15 10 32 31 0 0 0 203.7 210 93 69 132 4.11 -2364.2
1999 CLE AL 15 9 34 34 1 0 0 220.0 211 104 96 174 4.25 -198.9
2000 CLE AL 16 6 32 32 0 0 0 191.3 199 95 91 180 4.47 3817.2
2001 CLE AL 10 10 32 27 1 0 0 150.7 188 104 54 118 6.21 1628.2
2002 CLE AL 1 0 12 3 0 0 0 34.0 30 17 17 25 4.50 -31.6
2002 TEX AL 4 5 23 18 1 0 0 111.3 125 67 40 70 5.42 -600.6
2003 MIL NL 1 1 17 2 0 0 0 43.3 42 17 19 35 3.53 -118.8
2004 MIL NL 3 1 45 0 0 0 2 70.7 63 32 24 47 4.08 964.4
2004 SFG NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.3 7 4 2 3 5.68 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
511 194 10 26 1 0 3 12 0 10 84 0.134 0.184 0.186 0.370 -679.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1990 SEA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1991 SEA AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1992 SFG NL 23 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.067 0.0
1993 SFG NL 54 17 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.294 0.0
1994 SFG NL 57 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0
1995 CIN NL 15 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0.067 0.0
1995 SFG NL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1996 CIN NL 34 67 3 7 0 0 2 5 0 3 26 0.104 -679.4
1997 CIN NL 30 46 2 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 18 0.196 0.0
1998 CLE AL 32 6 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0.167 0.0
1999 CLE AL 34 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 0.0
2000 CLE AL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
2001 CLE AL 32 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
2002 CLE AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2002 TEX AL 23 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 0.0
2003 MIL NL 17 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 0.0
2004 MIL NL 45 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
2004 SFG NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 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
2001 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 ALCS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 NLCS CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 NLDS2 CIN 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
3 0 9 1 0 21.0 13 5 13 13 2.14

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
1999 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 1 1 0 4.0 1 0 1 0 0.00
1998 ALCS CLE 1 0 3 0 0 6.0 3 2 5 8 3.00
1998 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 1 0 0 5.3 4 3 2 4 5.06
1995 NLCS CIN 0 0 2 0 0 3.7 3 0 4 0 0.00
1995 NLDS2 CIN 1 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 511 234 137 206 11 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SEA P 6 0 1 2 1 0
1991 SEA P 22 2 2 4 0 0
1992 SFN P 23 11 3 8 0 0
1993 SFN P 54 5 7 12 1 0
1994 SFN P 57 0 3 5 0 1
1995 CIN P 15 9 7 4 0 0
1995 SFN P 37 0 3 3 0 0
1996 CIN P 34 33 15 14 2 2
1997 CIN P 30 27 13 24 1 0
1998 CLE P 32 31 15 26 2 4
1999 CLE P 34 34 20 29 1 4
2000 CLE P 32 32 10 27 0 0
2001 CLE P 32 27 17 18 0 1
2002 CLE P 12 3 2 1 1 1
2002 TEX P 23 18 8 9 0 1
2003 MIL P 17 2 5 7 0 0
2004 MIL P 45 0 5 13 2 0
2004 SFN P 6 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 511

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 MIL NL $440,000
2002 TEX AL $2,000,000
2001 CLE AL $5,000,000
2000 CLE AL $5,000,000
1999 CLE AL $4,666,664
1998 CLE AL $2,800,000
1997 CIN NL $2,100,000
1996 CIN NL $1,125,000
1995 SFN NL $600,000
1994 SFN NL $230,000
1993 SFN NL $140,000
1992 SFN NL $130,000
1990 SEA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $24,331,664

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1985, 1986, 1987