Todd Burns
Born: 7/6/1963 in Maywood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-05-31 | Final Game: 1993-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Todd Edward Burns
Biography
Todd Burns was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993. Born in 1963, Burns made his mark during a competitive era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21-23, showcasing his resilience and ability to compete at the highest level. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.47 reflected his skill in navigating the challenges posed by opposing lineups.
In addition to his solid ERA, Burns recorded 252 strikeouts and achieved 13 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions to the mound were characterized by a reliable fastball and a sharp breaking ball, allowing him to keep hitters off balance. While Burns may not have been a household name, his performances in the late 1980s and early 1990s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during that era, marked by both individual achievements and team dynamics. Following his retirement, Burns remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his tenacity and dedication to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 23 | 203 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 489.7 | 439 | 189 | 43 | 175 | 252 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 8 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 102.7 | 93 | 36 | 34 | 57 | 3.16 | 103.1 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 6 | 5 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 96.3 | 66 | 24 | 28 | 49 | 2.24 | 1613.2 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 3 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 78.7 | 78 | 26 | 32 | 43 | 2.97 | -791.7 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3.38 | -750.2 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 3 | 5 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 103.0 | 97 | 44 | 32 | 55 | 3.84 | -73.6 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 32 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 6.16 | - |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 0 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 63 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 4.57 | -807.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WS | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1989 | WS | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.36 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16.20 |
| 1989 | WS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 203 | 33 | 29 | 42 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | P | 17 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | OAK | P | 50 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | OAK | P | 43 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | OAK | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 35 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | SLN | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | TEX | P | 25 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 203 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $575,000 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | $345,000 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | $325,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $235,000 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,580,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1982, 1983, 1984 |