Bill Burbach
Born: 8/22/1947 in Dickeyville, WI, USA
Died: 7/20/2022 in Elizabethton, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-04-11 | Final Game: 1971-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: William David Burbach
Biography
Bill Burbach was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to April 11, 1971. Burbach's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles in the bullpen. He played primarily for the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers, where he showcased his skills on the mound.
Throughout his career, Burbach recorded a win-loss record of 6-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48 over his time in the league. He accumulated a total of 95 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's efforts on the field. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was crucial during a time when the game was shifting towards more dynamic offensive play. Burbach's legacy is defined by his perseverance in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 37 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 160.7 | 141 | 80 | 17 | 116 | 95 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYY | AL | 6 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 140.7 | 112 | 57 | 102 | 82 | 3.65 | - |
| 1970 | NYY | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 10.26 | - |
| 1971 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10.80 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.085 | 0.140 | 0.106 | 0.246 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYY | AL | 31 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYY | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | NYY | AL | 2 | 2 | 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 | 37 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYA | P | 31 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | NYA | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |