Jeff Burroughs
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1985)
Jeff Burroughs was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1985 for 6 teams, including the Washington Senators, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,689 career games, he hit .261 with 1,443 hits, 240 home runs, and 882 RBI. Jeff Burroughs was a 2-time All-Star and an MVP. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 15,425.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-07-20
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · MVP
Full name: Jeffrey Alan Burroughs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,689 | 5,536 | 720 | 1,443 | 230 | 20 | 240 | 882 | 16 | 831 | 1,135 | .261 | .355 | .439 | .795 | 15,425 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .355 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.
Career SLG .439 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.
Career OPS .795 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — +12.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 59 | 181 | 20 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 55 | .232 | .249 (-7%) | .316 (+1%) | .365 (avg) | .682 (avg) | 36.2 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 22 | 65 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 22 | .185 | .243 (-24%) | .310 (-22%) | .353 (-30%) | .664 (-26%) | -250.7 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 151 | 526 | 71 | 147 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 85 | 0 | 67 | 88 | .279 | .256 (+9%) | .325 (+9%) | .378 (+29%) | .703 (+20%) | 2016.3 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 152 | 554 | 84 | 167 | 33 | 2 | 25 | 118 | 2 | 91 | 104 | .301 | .256 (+17%) | .324 (+22%) | .369 (+36%) | .693 (+30%) | 3457.8 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 152 | 585 | 81 | 132 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 94 | 4 | 79 | 155 | .226 | .257 (-12%) | .327 (-4%) | .374 (+9%) | .701 (+3%) | 351.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 158 | 604 | 71 | 143 | 22 | 2 | 18 | 86 | 0 | 69 | 93 | .237 | .255 (-7%) | .320 (-2%) | .360 (+2%) | .681 (avg) | 104.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 154 | 579 | 91 | 157 | 19 | 1 | 41 | 114 | 4 | 86 | 126 | .271 | .264 (+3%) | .329 (+10%) | .401 (+30%) | .730 (+21%) | 2565.2 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 153 | 488 | 72 | 147 | 30 | 6 | 23 | 77 | 1 | 117 | 92 | .301 | .257 (+17%) | .323 (+34%) | .378 (+40%) | .702 (+37%) | 4106.2 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 116 | 397 | 49 | 89 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 2 | 73 | 75 | .224 | .265 (-16%) | .329 (+5%) | .397 (-13%) | .727 (-4%) | -71.9 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 99 | 278 | 35 | 73 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 1 | 35 | 57 | .263 | .264 (-1%) | .326 (+6%) | .387 (+17%) | .714 (+12%) | 665.6 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 89 | 319 | 32 | 81 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 64 | .254 | .255 (-1%) | .320 (+6%) | .368 (+7%) | .688 (+7%) | 450.3 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 113 | 285 | 42 | 79 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 48 | 1 | 45 | 61 | .277 | .261 (+6%) | .324 (+15%) | .388 (+30%) | .712 (+23%) | 1316.7 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 121 | 401 | 43 | 108 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 56 | 0 | 47 | 79 | .269 | .260 (+3%) | .324 (+5%) | .389 (-1%) | .714 (+2%) | 190.5 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 58 | 71 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 23 | .211 | .259 (-19%) | .322 (+14%) | .384 (-19%) | .707 (-4%) | 24.7 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 86 | 191 | 19 | 49 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 34 | 36 | .257 | .257 (avg) | .323 (+13%) | .390 (+10%) | .714 (+11%) | 462.9 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,689 | 5,536 | 720 | 1,443 | 230 | 20 | 240 | 882 | 16 | 831 | 1,135 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 15,425 | ||
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 (1689 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 848 | 2746 | 365 | 714 | 119 | 444 | .260 |
| Away | 841 | 2790 | 355 | 729 | 121 | 438 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | TOR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-10-02 | TOR | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-10-01 | TOR | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-25 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-21 | TOR | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-18 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-17 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-04 | TOR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-28 | TOR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-27 | TOR | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 3 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| OF | 1281 | 1251 | 2144 | 84 | 59 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | OF | 50 | 47 | 82 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | TEX | OF | 19 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | TEX | 1B | 3 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | TEX | OF | 148 | 143 | 304 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| 1974 | TEX | 1B | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | TEX | OF | 150 | 149 | 231 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| 1975 | TEX | OF | 148 | 147 | 249 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
| 1976 | TEX | OF | 155 | 155 | 289 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| 1977 | ATL | OF | 154 | 153 | 249 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| 1978 | ATL | OF | 146 | 147 | 224 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| 1979 | ATL | OF | 110 | 110 | 175 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 1980 | ATL | OF | 73 | 72 | 129 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | SEA | OF | 87 | 87 | 127 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | OAK | OF | 34 | 25 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | OAK | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 445 |
| Right Field | 843 |
| Designated Hitter | 269 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-04-28 |
| 1976 | Player of the Week | Week of 1976-04-30 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-08-02 |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-05-17 |
| 1974 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1974 | TSN Player of the Year |
Salary History
Jeff Burroughs's recorded salaries total $350,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Burroughs's career ran from 1970 to 1985. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | AL | $350,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $350,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 9.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 248.0 | 336 | 10 |
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Jeff Burroughs: the record in brief
Jeff Burroughs's major league career runs from a debut on July 20, 1970 to a final game on October 6, 1985. By club, Burroughs's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1970 to 1971), the Texas Rangers (1972 through 1976), the Atlanta Braves (1977 through 1980), the Seattle Mariners (1981), the Oakland Athletics (1982 to 1984), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1985). Born on March 7, 1951, in Long Beach, CA, USA, Burroughs is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Burroughs's listed size is 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio lists the given name Jeffrey Alan.
In 1,689 games and 5,536 at bats, Burroughs batted .261 with 1,443 hits, adding 240 homers and 882 RBI. The on-base percentage is .355 and the slugging percentage .439, for an OPS of .795. The .261 career average is close to the .258 the league hit across the same seasons. For power, 1977 stands out: 41 home runs with the Atlanta Braves.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Burroughs
- What years did Jeff Burroughs play?
- Jeff Burroughs played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1985.
- Was Jeff Burroughs a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Burroughs was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff Burroughs hit?
- Jeff Burroughs hit 240 career home runs with 1,443 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Burroughs play for?
- Jeff Burroughs played for 5 teams: the Texas Rangers (1970–1976), the Atlanta Braves (1977–1980), the Seattle Mariners (1981), the Oakland Athletics (1982–1984), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1985).
- How many MVP awards did Jeff Burroughs win?
- Jeff Burroughs won 1 MVP award, in 1974.
- What awards did Jeff Burroughs win?
- Jeff Burroughs won the MVP award (1974). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Jeff Burroughs's career stats?
- In 1,689 games, Jeff Burroughs had 1,443 hits, 240 home runs, 882 RBI, 720 runs, and 16 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Burroughs earn in his career?
- Jeff Burroughs's recorded salaries total $350,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Burroughs's career ran from 1970 to 1985. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Jeff Burroughs's salary?
- Jeff Burroughs's recorded salary was $350,000 in 1985.
- What position did Jeff Burroughs play?
- Jeff Burroughs played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Burroughs and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Burroughs was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Burroughs hit each season?
- Jeff Burroughs's home runs by season: 0 in 1970, 5 in 1971, 1 in 1972, 30 in 1973, 25 in 1974, 29 in 1975, 18 in 1976, 41 in 1977, 23 in 1978, 11 in 1979, 13 in 1980, 10 in 1981, 16 in 1982, 10 in 1983, 2 in 1984, and 6 in 1985. His most in one season was 41, in 1977.
- What was Jeff Burroughs's career batting average?
- Jeff Burroughs batted .261 over his career, with 1,443 hits in 5,536 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Burroughs have?
- Jeff Burroughs drove in 882 runs in his career.