Mike Burns
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Michael John Burns
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 205 lb.
- School California State University, Los Angeles
- Debut May 13, 2005
- Born July 14, 1978 in Westminster, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Mike Burns was selected by the Houston Astros in the 30th round of the 2000 amateur draft and made his pro debut that summer with the Martinsville Astros. He was a Midwest League All-Star in 2002 with the Michigan Battle Cats, with whom he was 14-9 with a 2.49 ERA in 28 starts and a Texas League All-Star in 2004 with the Round Rock Express, with whom he went 11-3 with a 1.67 ERA and 9 saves.
Burns made his major league debut with the Astros in 2005 and was selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds after the season. The next year, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Tim Bausher. Following the 2007 season, he became a free agent and was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Away from the diamond, Burns has a criminal justice degree and is a substitute teacher in the offseason.
