John Burkett
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John David Burkett
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 211 lb.
- High School Beaver High School
- Debut September 15, 1987
- Final Game September 26, 2003
- Born November 28, 1964 in New Brighton, PA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
John Burkett was signed as a 6th round pick in the 1983 amateur draft by the San Francisco Giants and scout Bob Folkins. In 1990, he led all rookies with 14 wins (by midseason 1990, he was 9-2). He won eight of his first nine decisions for the San Francisco Giants in 1993; he ended the year with a NL-leading 22 wins. Ironically, it was his only season of registering 15 or more wins.
Burkett won the first postseason game that the Texas Rangers/Washington Senators played, Game 1 of the 1996 ALDS. Through 2005, he is still the only pitcher to win a postseason game for the Rangers.
He threw a sinker, a curveball and a split fingered fastball.
He was considered "baseball's best bowler", and had bowled four 300s as of 1993-1994.
[edit] Quotes
- "He has good control and he doesn't beat himself,"-Roger Craig.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL ALL-Star (1993 & 2001)
- NL Wins Leader (1993)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1993)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1993)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1990, 1991, 1993, 1996 & 2001)
