Jeff Burroughs

Jeffrey Alan (Jeff) Burroughs (born March 7, 1951 in Long Beach, California) is a former player in Major League Baseball. From 1970 through 1985, he played for the Washington Senators (1970-71), Texas Rangers (1972-76), Atlanta Braves (1977-80), Seattle Mariners (1981), Oakland Athletics (1982-84) and Toronto Blue Jays (1985). Burroughs batted and threw right handed. He is the father of major league third baseman Sean Burroughs.

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March 7 - 1951 - Long Beach, California - Major League Baseball - 1970 - 1985 - Texas Rangers - Atlanta Braves - Seattle Mariners - Oakland Athletics - Toronto Blue Jays - Third baseman - Sean Burroughs

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In a 16-season career, Burroughs posted a .261 batting average with 240 home runs and 882 RBI in 1689 games.

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Batting average - Home run - RBI - Games

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Burroughs was selected by the Washington Senators in the 1st round (1st pick) of the June 1969 draft. Late in the year, he joined the Senators at age of 19. Considered a "good bat-no field" kind of player, Burroughs was a considerable slugging threat during his playing days. Defensively, he was capable but slow, splitting time between the outfield and first base.

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1969 - Slugging - Outfield - First base

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In four full seasons with Texas, Burroughs averaged 25.5 home runs a year with a high 30 homers in 1973. His most productive season came in 1974, when he batted .301 with 25 home runs and a league-leading and career-high 118 RBI, being selected the American League MVP. In 1974 and 1978, he made the AL All-Star team.

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1973 - 1974 - American League MVP - 1978 - AL All-Star

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As a member of the Atlanta Braves, in 1977 Burroughs collected 114 RBI and hit 41 home runs, a number surpassed only by Cincinnati Reds outfielder George Foster (52).

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1977 - Cincinnati Reds - George Foster

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Late in his career, Burroughs was still a valuable hitter, being used mainly as a DH and to pitch-hitting duties.

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DH - Pitch-hitting

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