Sean Burnett
Born: 9/17/1982 in Dunedin, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-05-30 | Final Game: 2016-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Sean Richard Burnett
Biography
Sean Burnett, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2016. Known for his effective left-handed pitching, Burnett made a significant impact during his career, showcasing a blend of durability and skill on the mound. He finished his time in the majors with a record of 15-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52, underscoring his ability to compete at a high level throughout various seasons.
Throughout his career, Burnett recorded 277 strikeouts and notched 10 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. He was often recognized for his ability to handle pressure situations, particularly in late-game scenarios. Burnett played in an era marked by the evolution of pitching strategies, where the role of the relief pitcher became increasingly vital, and he adapted well to these changes, contributing to the success of the teams he played for. His journey through the league reflected not only his individual talent but also the broader shifts within the game during the 2000s and early 2010s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 23 | 380 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 378.3 | 358 | 148 | 37 | 148 | 277 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 71.7 | 86 | 40 | 28 | 30 | 5.02 | -1079.8 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 57 | 30 | 34 | 42 | 4.76 | -1200.5 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.3 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 3.06 | -186.3 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 3.20 | -175.3 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 1 | 7 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63.0 | 52 | 15 | 20 | 62 | 2.14 | 2153.8 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | 5 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 56.7 | 54 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 3.81 | -810.2 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.7 | 58 | 15 | 12 | 57 | 2.38 | 1748.4 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0.93 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.18 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.069 | 0.182 | 0.103 | 0.285 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 58 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | 69 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NLDS1 | WAS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NLDS1 | WAS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 380 | 13 | 39 | 84 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | P | 13 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | PIT | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | PIT | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 33 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | WAS | P | 73 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | WAS | P | 69 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | WAS | P | 70 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | LAA | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | LAA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 380 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LAA | AL | $3,625,000 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | $2,350,000 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | $1,350,000 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | $775,000 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $408,500 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $321,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,829,500 | ||