Burch Smith
Born: 4/12/1990 in San Antonio, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-05-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Burch Taylor Smith
Biography
Burch Smith, born in 1990, is an active pitcher known for his versatility and competitive spirit on the mound. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on May 11, 2013, Smith has established himself as a reliable option in various pitching roles. With a career record of 9-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79, he continues to contribute to his team's efforts, showcasing his ability to strike out batters, evidenced by his 230 strikeouts. Smith also has one save to his name, highlighting his capability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Throughout his career, Smith's playing style reflects a modern approach to pitching, characterized by a mix of power and precision. As a pitcher in the contemporary era, he faces unique challenges, including adapting to evolving hitting strategies and the increasing emphasis on analytics in player performance. His journey through the league illustrates the resilience required to thrive in professional baseball, and he remains committed to improving and making an impact as he continues his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 12 | 152 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 247.3 | 275 | 159 | 39 | 99 | 230 | 5.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 39 | 26 | 21 | 46 | 6.44 | - |
| 2018 | KCR | AL | 1 | 6 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.0 | 90 | 60 | 40 | 77 | 6.92 | - |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 7.82 | -693.0 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.08 | - |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 2.25 | 630.1 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 49 | 26 | 11 | 28 | 5.40 | 62.4 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 23 | 5.74 | -168.2 |
| 2024 | MIA | NL | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 39 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 4.25 | 755.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.182 | 0.100 | 0.282 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | KCR | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | MIA | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 152 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SDN | P | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | KCA | P | 38 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIL | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SFN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | BAL | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIA | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 2011 |
| Howard College | Big Spring | TX | 2009, 2010 |