Dennis Burns
Born: 5/24/1898 in Tiff City, MO, USA
Died: 5/21/1969 in Tulsa, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-19 | Final Game: 1924-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Dennis Burns was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1920s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Born in 1898, Burns made his Major League Baseball debut on September 19, 1923. Over the course of his short career, which concluded on September 26, 1924, he compiled a win-loss record of 8-9. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.62, and he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts alongside 1 save.
Despite the brevity of his playing career, Burns contributed to the pitching staff of the teams he played for during a period when baseball was evolving. His competitive spirit and ability to manage the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, particularly as the sport began to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies. Though not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Dennis Burns remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game during a pivotal time in its development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 41 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 181.0 | 212 | 93 | 4 | 75 | 34 | 4.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2.00 | 263.7 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 6 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 154.0 | 191 | 87 | 68 | 26 | 5.08 | -1007.6 |
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 | 0.137 | 0.214 | 0.137 | 0.352 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 37 | 42 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 41 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 1 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |