Mike Burns
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| Born: | July 14, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | Diamond Bar, California |
| Hometown: | Diamond Bar, California |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 210 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2000: 30th Round by the Houston Astros |
| College: | Cal State-Los Angeles |
| High School: | Diamond Bar (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Houston Astros 2005 Cincinnati Reds 2006 |
| Years with Boston: | 2006 |
Michael John Burns (born July 14, 1978 in Westminster, California) is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
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Overall Career
Selected in the 30th round of the 2000 amateur draft by the Houston Astros, Burns made his major league debut in 2005, recording a 4.94 ERA in 31 innings with no record.
The Cincinnati Reds claimed Burns off waivers on November 16, 2005. He was traded to Boston for minor leaguer Tim Bausher on August 28, 2006 and was called up from Pawtucket to the major-league team the next day. Burns went on to appear in 7 games, posting a 4.70 ERA in 7.3 innings.
On February 6, 2007, the Red Sox announced that Burns will be invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invite.
Burns' Moment in the Sun
- Was a Midwest League All-Star with Class A Michigan in 2002, tying for the team lead in wins (14) and fourth in the League in ERA (2.49).
Trivia
- Graduated with a degree in criminal justice from Cal State-Los Angeles.
- Doubles as a substitute teacher and coach in the off-season.
Transactions
- June 5, 2000: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 30th round of the 2000 amateur draft. Player signed June 8, 2000.
- November 16, 2005: Selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds from the Houston Astros.
- August 28, 2006: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Boston Red Sox for Tim Bausher and cash.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Mike Burns at ESPN.com
