Johnny Burnett
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John Henderson Burnett
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
- School University of Florida
- Debut May 7, 1927
- Final Game September 29, 1935
- Born November 1, 1904 in Bartow, FL USA
- Died August 12, 1959 in Tampa, FL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Johnny Burnett holds the all-time record for hits in a major-league game. Playing for the Cleveland Indians on July 10, 1932 Burnett went 9 for 11 in an 18-inning contest against the Philadelphia Athletics. Eight of the hits were against reliever Eddie Rommel in the 18-17 loss.
He managed the Columbia Reds in 1938 and 1939.
[edit] Records Held
- Most at bats, extra inning game, 11, 7/10/32 (tied)
- Most hits, extra inning game, 9, 7/10/32
- Most singles, game, 7, 7/10/32
[edit] Further Reading
- Norman L. Macht: "Marathon at League Park: Ed Rommel's 18-17 Game", in Brad Sullivan, ed.: Batting Four Thousand: Baseball in the Western Reserve, SABR, Cleveland, OH, 2008, pp. 91-93.
