
A.J. Burnett
- #34 SP
- Throws: R, Bats: R
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Birth DateJanuary 3, 1977 (Age: 36)
- BirthplaceNorth Little Rock, AR
- Experience14 years
- CollegeNone
- Ht/Wt6-4, 227 lbs.
2013 Season
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.83 | 2-2 | 48 | 1.17 |
Career | |||
| 4.03 | 139-123 | 2019 | 1.32 |
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STATS
| GP | GS | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | W | L | P/GS | WHIP | BAA | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Regular Season | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 104.2 | 1.17 | .211 | 2.83 |
| Career | 351 | 346 | 22 | 10 | 2197.2 | 2002 | 1074 | 984 | 223 | 902 | 2019 | 139 | 123 | 88.4 | 1.32 | .243 | 4.03 |
| Projected | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 203.0 | 156 | 64 | 64 | 12 | 81 | 278 | 12 | 12 | 104.2 | 1.17 | .211 | 2.83 |
*Career stats are updated nightly.
| 10 Game Log | ||||||||||||||||
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | GB | FB | TBF | Pit | Dec. | Rel. | ERA |
| 04/27 | @ STL | W 5-3 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 111 | W(2-2) | -- | 2.83 |
| 04/22 | @ PHI | L 2-3 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 101 | -- | -- | 2.79 |
| 04/17 | vs STL | W 5-0 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 101 | W(1-2) | -- | 2.63 |
| 04/12 | vs CIN | W 6-5 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 106 | -- | -- | 3.71 |
| 04/06 | @ LAD | L 0-1 | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 108 | L(0-2) | -- | 3.27 |
| 04/01 | vs CHC | L 1-3 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 98 | L(0-1) | -- | 4.76 |
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A.J. BURNETT NEWS FEED
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Burnett Beats Cards Again
From Elias: A.J. Burnett improved his record to 2-2 as the Pirates won, 5-3, at St. Louis. Both of Burnett's wins this season have come at the expense of the Cardinals, against whom his ERA stands at 1.38. The last Pittsburgh pitcher to record two wins against St. Louis in the month of April was Brian Fisher in 1988. In 2012, Burnett was 1-2 with an ERA of 8.80 against the Cardinals.
about 4 days ago | Elias Sports Bureau -
Fantasy Facts - Burnett's offspeed pitches
A.J. Burnett has a 59.5 strikeout percentage in plate appearances ending in his offspeed pitches, second best in the league. As a team, the Phillies have struck out on 32.6 percent of plate appearances ending in an offspeed pitch this season, the sixth-worst rate in the league.
about 12 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information -
Burnett Flirts With A No-hitter Again
From Elias: Carlos Beltran doubled with two outs in the seventh inning to break up A.J. Burnett's no hitter in the Pirates 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday night. It marked the fifth time that Burnett took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his career, having previously done that with the Marlins on May 12, 2001 -- a night in which he completed the no hitter -- and Sept. 20, 2005, with the Yankees on April 14, 2009 and as a member of the Pirates on July 31, 2012. Only five other active pitchers have held teams hitless through six innings as many as five times: Derek Lowe (6), Mark Buehrle (5), Matt Cain (5), Ted Lilly (5) and Justin Verlander (5).
about 14 days ago | Elias Sports Bureau -
Bits: Thoughts on Chase Headley, Padres offense ...

Eric Karabell lays out the fantasy-relevant notes from Wednesday's games, including his thoughts on Chase Headley, A.J. Burnett, Wade Davis and others.
about 14 days ago | Eric Karabell | ESPN.com -
MLB - Burnett Thru 6
A.J. Burnett (PIT) has a no-hitter through 6 IP... * Last Pirates no-hitter was a combined effort on July 12, 1997 * Burnett threw a no-hitter on May 12, 2001 as a member of the Marlins against the Padres... He walked 9 hitters in that one. * Burnett was the losing pitcher in the MOST RECENT no-hitter... Homer Bailey's no-no for the Reds in September of last season. * Bailey's no-hitter is the only no-no ever thrown at PNC Park. * Only 27 pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters.
about 15 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information -
The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Cubs P Jeff Samardzija comments on why he chose MLB over the NFL, what it's like playing at Wrigley Field, the resurgence of Notre Dame football and more.
about 27 days ago | ESPN Radio -
MLB - Burnett 10+ K game
A.J. Burnett had 10 K in 5 2/3 IP vs the Cubs. He is the first pitcher in the Live Ball era with at least 10 K in fewer than 6 IP on Opening Day.
about 31 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information -
Pirates' Burnett to start Opening Day vs. Cubs
For the first time in his career, A.J. Burnett is getting the call on Opening Day.
about 71 days ago | Associated Press -
Kuroda, Hudson lead oldies-but-goodies pitchers list

Eric Karabell highlights pitchers over the age of 35 who could be real bargains in fantasy drafts this season.
about 76 days ago | Eric Karabell | ESPN.com
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QUICK FACTS
- 2013 League Ranks:
• 1st in NL in SO (48)
• 10th in NL in BB (14)
- 2013 League Ranks:
- 2013 Salary: $16,500,000
- Debut: 8/17/1999 @LAD - 5.2 IP, ER, 5 H, 4 K, W
- Drafted: 1995: 8th Rnd, 217th by NYM