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Jeff Burroughs

Designated Hitter3 seasons1982–1984

Biography

Jeff Burroughs was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born March 7, 1951 in Long Beach, CA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 200 pounds, Jeff Burroughs debuted on July 20, 1970 and last played on October 6, 1985.

Over 1689 major-league games, Jeff Burroughs batted .261 with 1443 hits, 240 home runs, and 882 RBI in 5536 at-bats.

Every one of Jeff's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

March 7, 1951

Birthplace

Long Beach, CA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 200 lb

MLB Debut

July 20, 1970

Final Game

October 6, 1985

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1689 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1689	5536	720	1443	230	20	240	882	831	1135	.261	.355	.439	.794

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1970	Washington Senators	6	12	2	0	1	.167
1971	Washington Senators	59	181	42	5	25	.232
1972	Texas Rangers	22	65	12	1	3	.185
1973	Texas Rangers	151	526	147	30	85	.279
1974	Texas Rangers	152	554	167	25	118	.301
1975	Texas Rangers	152	585	132	29	94	.226
1976	Texas Rangers	158	604	143	18	86	.237
1977	Atlanta Braves	154	579	157	41	114	.271
1978	Atlanta Braves	153	488	147	23	77	.301
1979	Atlanta Braves	116	397	89	11	47	.224
1980	Atlanta Braves	99	278	73	13	51	.263
1981	Seattle Mariners	89	319	81	10	41	.254
1982	Oakland Athletics	113	285	79	16	48	.277
1983	Oakland Athletics	121	401	108	10	56	.269
1984	Oakland Athletics	58	71	15	2	8	.211
1985	Toronto Blue Jays	86	191	49	6	28	.257

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jeff Burroughs appears across the 1982-1984 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jeff Burroughs played 292 games with 202 hits and 112 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jeff Burroughs.

Rickey Henderson Dwayne Murphy Rick Langford Steve McCatty Tony Phillips Mike Davis Mike Heath Chris Codiroli

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jeff Burroughs play?

Jeff Burroughs was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Jeff Burroughs play for the Athletics?

Jeff Burroughs appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1982-1984.

Where was Jeff Burroughs born?

Jeff Burroughs was born on March 7, 1951 in Long Beach, CA.

What were Jeff Burroughs's MLB career stats?

Over 1689 MLB games, Jeff Burroughs hit .261 with 1443 hits, 240 home runs, and 882 RBI.

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