Dennis Burns
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1924)
Dennis Burns was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1924 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. Across 41 career appearances, he went 8-9 with a 4.62 ERA and 34 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
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/21/1969 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-09-19
- Last Game
- 1924-09-26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2.00 | 4.03 (+50%) | 225.6 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 6 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 154.0 | 191 | 87 | 68 | 26 | 5.08 | 4.13 (-23%) | -1304.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 9 | 41 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 181.0 | 212 | 93 | 75 | 34 | 4.62 | — | -1,079 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 51 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .137 | .214 | .137 | .352 | 0 |
Career AVG .137 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.
Career SLG .137 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.
Career OPS .352 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 52.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 37 | 42 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 41 | 51 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .137 | — | — | — | — | 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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .176 |
| Away | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .059 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 119.2 | 131 | 42 | 45 | 27 | 3.16 |
| Away | 18 | 61.1 | 82 | 48 | 33 | 8 | 7.04 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-26 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-22 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924-09-08 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-29 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-28 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-21 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-18 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-14 | PHA | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-13 | PHA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-13 | PHA | DET | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-26 | PHA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-22 | PHA | SLA | — | 3.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-08 | PHA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-29 | PHA | BOS | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924-08-28 | PHA | BOS | — | 0.1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-21 | PHA | SLA | — | 2.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-18 | PHA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-14 | PHA | DET | W | 9.0 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924-08-13 | PHA | DET | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-13 | PHA | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
Dennis Burns: the record in brief
September 19, 1923 and September 26, 1924 bracket Dennis Burns's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, from 1923 through 1924. Listed as a pitcher, Burns batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds. Burns was born on May 24, 1898, in Tiff City, MO, USA. Burns's death is recorded on May 21, 1969, in Tulsa, OK, USA.
Across 41 games (20 starts), Burns recorded 8 wins against 9 losses with a 4.62 ERA. Burns had 34 strikeouts. The league ERA over Burns's seasons was 4.08, so the 4.62 figure ran 13.4% worse than average. 1924 brought Burns a season-high 6 wins. 1924 was Burns's sharpest full season, a 5.08 ERA against the league's 4.13.
The batting table for Burns shows 7 hits in 51 at bats (.137).
Every defensive appearance on record for Burns, 41 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 4 putouts and 44 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dennis Burns
- What years did Dennis Burns play?
- Dennis Burns played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1924.
- Was Dennis Burns a pitcher?
- Yes. Dennis Burns pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dennis Burns hit?
- Dennis Burns hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Dennis Burns play for?
- Dennis Burns played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1923–1924).
- What were Dennis Burns's career stats?
- In 41 games, Dennis Burns went 8-9 with a 4.62 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 181.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Dennis Burns play?
- Dennis Burns played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dennis Burns and how much did he weigh?
- Dennis Burns was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Dennis Burns's career ERA?
- Dennis Burns finished with a 4.62 career ERA, going 8-9 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dennis Burns have?
- Dennis Burns recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Dennis Burns in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dennis Burns has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.