Billy Burns
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2017)
Billy Burns was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017 for the Athletics and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. In 242 career games, he hit .270 with 228 hits, 5 home runs, and 55 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-07-28
- Last Game
- 2017-07-21
Full name: William John Burns
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 843 | 114 | 228 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 55 | 46 | 36 | 119 | .270 | .308 | .353 | .662 | -946 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OPS .662 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 9.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 125 | 520 | 70 | 153 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 81 | .294 | .254 (+16%) | .316 (+5%) | .404 (-3%) | .721 (+1%) | 68.6 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 73 | 274 | 32 | 64 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 30 | .234 | .255 (-9%) | .321 (-16%) | .417 (-27%) | .738 (-22%) | -1014.5 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 24 | 37 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -1014.5 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 242 | 843 | 114 | 228 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 55 | 46 | 36 | 119 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -1,960 | ||
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 (242 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 128 | 428 | 70 | 129 | 3 | 32 | .301 |
| Away | 114 | 415 | 44 | 99 | 2 | 23 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-21 | KCR | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-20 | KCR | DET | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-19 | KCR | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-17 | KCR | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-06-05 | KCR | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-06-04 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-06-03 | KCR | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-10-02 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-30 | KCR | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-28 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 210 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 6.0 | 150 | 0 |
Billy Burns: the record in brief
July 28, 2014 and July 21, 2017 bracket Billy Burns's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Burns's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (2014 to 2016) and the Kansas City Royals (2016 through 2017). Burns played primarily as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 30, 1989, in Marietta, GA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name William John.
The batting record for Burns: 242 games, 228 hits in 843 at bats, and a .270 average; the totals also include 5 home runs, 55 runs batted in, and 46 stolen bases. Burns got on base at a .308 rate and slugged .353 (.662 OPS). Measured against the leagues Burns played in, the .270 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 6.5% above the league. In OPS terms, Burns's .662 stands 9.0% below the league's .728. No season topped the 153 hits of 2015. 2015 brought a season-best 26 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Burns
- What years did Billy Burns play?
- Billy Burns played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017.
- Was Billy Burns a pitcher?
- No. Billy Burns was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy Burns hit?
- Billy Burns hit 5 career home runs with 228 hits.
- What was Billy Burns's career batting average?
- Billy Burns batted .270 over his career, with 228 hits in 843 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Burns have?
- Billy Burns drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Burns in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Burns has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.