Dick Burrus
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1928)
Dick Burrus was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1928 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Braves, a span of 10 seasons. In 560 career games, he hit .291 with 513 hits, 11 home runs, and 211 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/2/1972 in Elizabeth City, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-06-23
- Last Game
- 1928-08-21
Full name: Maurice Lennon Burrus
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | 1,760 | 206 | 513 | 87 | 12 | 11 | 211 | 18 | 138 | 95 | .291 | .347 | .373 | .720 | -26 |
Career AVG .291 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .373 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .720 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 70 | 194 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 25 | .258 | .262 (-2%) | .322 (-9%) | .347 (-10%) | .670 (-9%) | -294.2 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 71 | 135 | 11 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .185 | .271 (-32%) | .331 (-32%) | .363 (-33%) | .694 (-32%) | -690.6 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 152 | 588 | 82 | 200 | 41 | 4 | 5 | 87 | 8 | 51 | 29 | .340 | .288 (+18%) | .349 (+13%) | .407 (+10%) | .756 (+12%) | 1552.7 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 131 | 486 | 59 | 131 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 61 | 4 | 37 | 16 | .270 | .279 (-4%) | .345 (-6%) | .390 (-14%) | .735 (-10%) | -797.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 72 | 220 | 22 | 70 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 17 | 10 | .318 | .282 (+13%) | .344 (+7%) | .392 (-3%) | .736 (+2%) | 107.5 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 64 | 137 | 15 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 8 | .270 | .280 (-4%) | .342 (+7%) | .395 (-4%) | .737 (+1%) | 95.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 560 | 1,760 | 206 | 513 | 87 | 12 | 11 | 211 | 18 | 138 | 95 | .291 | — | — | — | — | -26 | ||
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 (562 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 266 | 807 | 86 | 240 | 2 | 101 | .297 |
| Away | 296 | 953 | 120 | 272 | 9 | 109 | .285 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-08-21 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-30 | BSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-07-30 | BSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-07-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-07-22 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-21 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-20 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-07-18 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-17 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-07-16 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 441 | 0 | 3949 | 284 | 58 | 324 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | 1B | 38 | 0 | 337 | 21 | 5 | 15 |
| 1919 | PHA | OF | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 1920 | PHA | 1B | 31 | 0 | 252 | 16 | 3 | 22 |
| 1920 | PHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | BSN | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1416 | 85 | 15 | 110 |
| 1926 | BSN | 1B | 128 | 0 | 1153 | 103 | 12 | 97 |
| 1927 | BSN | 1B | 61 | 0 | 505 | 44 | 16 | 51 |
| 1928 | BSN | 1B | 32 | 0 | 286 | 15 | 7 | 29 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 442 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1919 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dick Burrus (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dick Burrus: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 23, 1919 and the final game on August 21, 1928, Dick Burrus built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Athletics (1919 to 1920) and the Boston Braves (1925 through 1928). Burrus played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 29, 1898, in Hatteras, NC, USA and a listed size of 5'11" and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on February 2, 1972, in Elizabeth City, NC, USA. Dick Burrus was the playing name; the full given name is Maurice Lennon.
In 560 games and 1,760 at bats, Burrus batted .291 with 513 hits, adding 11 home runs and 211 runs batted in. Burrus got on base at a .347 rate and slugged .373 (.720 OPS). Burrus hit .291 while the league hit .278 over the same span, a figure close to average. Burrus collected a career-high 200 hits in 1925. The Lg AVG column puts Burrus's 1925 at .340 against .288, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 18%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Burrus
- What years did Dick Burrus play?
- Dick Burrus played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1928.
- Was Dick Burrus a pitcher?
- No. Dick Burrus was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dick Burrus hit?
- Dick Burrus hit 11 career home runs with 513 hits.
- What teams did Dick Burrus play for?
- Dick Burrus played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1919–1920) and the Boston Braves (1925–1928).
- What were Dick Burrus's career stats?
- In 560 games, Dick Burrus had 513 hits, 11 home runs, 211 RBI, 206 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .291 batting average.
- What position did Dick Burrus play?
- Dick Burrus played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dick Burrus and how much did he weigh?
- Dick Burrus was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dick Burrus hit each season?
- Dick Burrus's home runs by season: 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 5 in 1925, 3 in 1926, 0 in 1927, and 3 in 1928. His most in one season was 5, in 1925.
- What was Dick Burrus's career batting average?
- Dick Burrus batted .291 over his career, with 513 hits in 1,760 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Burrus have?
- Dick Burrus drove in 211 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Burrus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Burrus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.