John Burkett
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John David Burkett
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 211 lb.
- 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 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 was signed by 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 th 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.
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)
