Freddie Burdette
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1964)
Freddie Burdette was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. Across 30 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.41 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/1/2010 in Albany, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-05
- Last Game
- 1964-10-02
Full name: Freddie Thomason Burdette
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3.72 | 3.96 (+6%) | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3.15 | 3.58 (+12%) | -787.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.1 | 27 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 3.41 | — | -787 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +98.8% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +58.3% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +31.2% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — +43.5% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHN | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CHN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHN | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 12.2 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 5.68 |
| Away | 17 | 21.2 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-02 | CHC | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-19 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-13 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-04 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-21 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-19 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-18 | CHC | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-17 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-02 | CHC | SFG | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-19 | CHC | ATL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-13 | CHC | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | CHC | ATL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | CHC | ATL | — | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-04 | CHC | STL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-08-21 | CHC | NYN | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964-08-19 | CHC | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-18 | CHC | PHI | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-17 | CHC | PHI | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
Freddie Burdette: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 5, 1962 and the final game on October 2, 1964, Freddie Burdette built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs from 1962 to 1964. Burdette is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. Burdette batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 15, 1936, in Moultrie, GA, USA. The bio records the death on June 1, 2010, in Albany, GA, USA. The given name on file is Freddie Thomason Burdette.
Burdette pitched in 30 games, starting 0, and finished with a 1-0 record and 3.41 ERA. Burdette had 10 strikeouts. Against a 3.66 league ERA for the same years, Burdette was 7.0% better. 1964 was Burdette's sharpest full season, a 3.15 ERA against the league's 3.58.
The position breakdown shows 30 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 3 putouts and 6 assists.
Burdette's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 60 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freddie Burdette
- What years did Freddie Burdette play?
- Freddie Burdette played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964.
- Was Freddie Burdette a pitcher?
- Yes. Freddie Burdette pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Freddie Burdette hit?
- Freddie Burdette hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Freddie Burdette play for?
- Freddie Burdette played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1962–1964).
- What were Freddie Burdette's career stats?
- In 30 games, Freddie Burdette went 1-0 with a 3.41 ERA, 10 strikeouts, 34.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Freddie Burdette play?
- Freddie Burdette played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Freddie Burdette and how much did he weigh?
- Freddie Burdette was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- What was Freddie Burdette's career ERA?
- Freddie Burdette finished with a 3.41 career ERA, going 1-0 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Freddie Burdette have?
- Freddie Burdette recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Freddie Burdette in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Freddie Burdette has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.