Ty Van Burkleo
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1994)
Ty Van Burkleo was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994 for the California Angels and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 2 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .132 with 5 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 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
- 6'5" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-28
- Last Game
- 1994-07-30
Full name: Tyler Lee Van Burkleo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .132 | .250 | .289 | .539 | 0 |
Career AVG .132 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 27.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 12 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .132 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .095 |
| Away | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .176 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-30 | COL | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-29 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-18 | LAA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-08-16 | LAA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-15 | LAA | SEA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-08-13 | LAA | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-08-11 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-08-05 | LAA | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-08-04 | LAA | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993-08-03 | LAA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Valley College | Los Angeles | CA | 1981 |
Ty Van Burkleo: the record in brief
July 28, 1993 and July 30, 1994 bracket Ty Van Burkleo's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Van Burkleo's seasons break down as the California Angels (1993) and the Colorado Rockies (1994). Van Burkleo played primarily as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. Born on October 7, 1963, in Oakland, CA, USA, Van Burkleo was listed at 230 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. The bio lists the given name Tyler Lee.
In 14 games and 38 at bats, Van Burkleo batted .132 with 5 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 1 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .250 and .289 give Van Burkleo a career OPS of .539. Measured against the leagues Van Burkleo played in, the .132 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 50.7% below the league. No season topped the 5 hits of 1993.
Every defensive appearance on record for Van Burkleo, 14 games, came at first base. At first base, Van Burkleo's fielding totals are 114 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ty Van Burkleo
- What years did Ty Van Burkleo play?
- Ty Van Burkleo played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994.
- Was Ty Van Burkleo a pitcher?
- No. Ty Van Burkleo was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ty Van Burkleo hit?
- Ty Van Burkleo hit 1 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Ty Van Burkleo's career batting average?
- Ty Van Burkleo batted .132 over his career, with 5 hits in 38 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ty Van Burkleo have?
- Ty Van Burkleo drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Ty Van Burkleo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ty Van Burkleo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.