Jeffrey Alan Burroughs

Position: Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: March 7, 1951 in Long Beach, CA
High School: Woodrow Wilson HS (Long Beach, CA)
Drafted by the Washington Senators in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1969 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 20, 1970 (Age 19)   vs. MIL 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Rangers/Braves/Athletics/Mariners/BlueJays/... 1970-1985
Agents: Dick Moss [*]
Final Game: October 6, 1985 (Age 34)   vs. NYY 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Father of Sean Burroughs
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