Jeromy Burnitz, baseball player, 315 home runs, 1993-2006

Jeromy Burnitz

Born: 4/15/1969 in Westminster, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-21 | Final Game: 2006-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeromy Neal Burnitz

Biography

Jeromy Burnitz, born in 1969, was a notable position player who enjoyed a robust Major League Baseball career from 1993 to 2006. Over the span of 1,694 games, Burnitz established himself as a powerful presence at the plate, amassing 1,447 hits, 315 home runs, and 981 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .253, complemented by 74 stolen bases, showcasing his blend of power and speed. Burnitz was recognized for his talents with an All-Star selection during his time in the league, highlighting his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets. Burnitz's playing style was characterized by his right-handed power hitting, which was particularly valuable during an era when offensive prowess was increasingly celebrated in baseball. As a consistent performer, he played a vital role in the lineup, often hitting in the middle of the order and providing a significant run production. His ability to combine power with a respectable on-base percentage made him a key figure in the outfield for several franchises, and his legacy endures as a player who contributed to the excitement of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1694 5710 917 1447 298 29 315 981 74 739 1376 0.253 0.345 0.481 0.826 10466.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1579 1502 2913 93 71 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 105
Center Field 167
Right Field 1365
Designated Hitter 25

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-09-29
1999 Player of the Month June

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 PIT NL $6,000,000
2005 CHN NL $4,500,000
2004 COL NL $1,250,000
2003 NYN NL $12,166,667
2002 NYN NL $7,166,667
2001 MIL NL $5,512,500
2000 MIL NL $4,462,500
1999 MIL NL $3,612,500
1998 MIL NL $912,500
1997 ML4 AL $225,000
1996 CLE AL $190,000
1995 CLE AL $185,000
1994 NYN NL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $46,358,334

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1988, 1989, 1990

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2004 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 3.0 448 0
1998 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 4.0 448 0
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 1.0 392 0