Cory Burns
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2013)
Cory Burns was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013 for the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 27 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA and 23 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" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-08-04
- Last Game
- 2013-09-04
Full name: Cory Wade Burns
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 5.50 | 4.01 (-37%) | 164.6 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3.18 | 3.87 (+18%) | -443.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 38 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 4.60 | — | -279 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 16.1 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 3.86 |
| Away | 13 | 13.0 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5.54 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-04 | TEX | OAK | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-07-21 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-20 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-14 | TEX | DET | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-10 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-09 | TEX | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-07 | TEX | HOU | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-20 | TEX | OAK | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-05-17 | TEX | DET | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-16 | TEX | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
Salary History
Cory Burns's recorded salaries total $492,000 over 1 season, in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Burns's career ran from 2012 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $492,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $492,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Cory Burns: the record in brief
August 4, 2012 and September 4, 2013 bracket Cory Burns's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Burns's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (2012) and the Texas Rangers (2013). At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, Burns is listed as a pitcher. Burns batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Burns was born on October 9, 1987, in Phoenix, AZ, USA. The given name on file is Cory Wade Burns.
Burns's career pitching line is 1 win, 1 loss and a 4.60 ERA over 27 appearances. The same table counts 23 strikeouts. Against a 3.94 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.60 mark was 16.8% worse. In 2013, one of the busiest seasons, Burns posted a 3.18 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.87.
Burns appears at one position only: pitcher, in 27 games. The fielding table credits Burns with 2 putouts, 2 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cory Burns
- What years did Cory Burns play?
- Cory Burns played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013.
- Was Cory Burns a pitcher?
- Yes. Cory Burns pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cory Burns hit?
- Cory Burns hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Cory Burns play for?
- Cory Burns played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2012) and the Texas Rangers (2013).
- What were Cory Burns's career stats?
- In 27 games, Cory Burns went 1-1 with a 4.60 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 29.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Cory Burns earn in his career?
- Cory Burns's recorded salaries total $492,000 over 1 season, in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Burns's career ran from 2012 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2012.
- What was Cory Burns's salary?
- Cory Burns's recorded salary was $492,000 in 2013.
- What position did Cory Burns play?
- Cory Burns played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cory Burns and how much did he weigh?
- Cory Burns was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Cory Burns's career ERA?
- Cory Burns finished with a 4.60 career ERA, going 1-1 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cory Burns have?
- Cory Burns recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Cory Burns in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cory Burns has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.