Nick Burdi

Nicholas Edward Burdi

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 220 lb.
• School University of Louisville
• High School Downers Grove South High School
• Debut September 11, 2018
• Final Game June 2, 2025
• Born January 19, 1993 in Hinsdale, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Nick Burdi was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round of the 2014 amateur draft. On December 14, 2017, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2017 Rule V Draft, and was immediately flipped to the Pittsburgh Pirates for international bonus slot money. He had undergone Tommy John surgery in May 2017, so the Pirates knew he would not be available to pitch until the very end of the season, at best. Burdi made his major league debut with the Pirates on September 11, 2018 and pitched 2 games that first season, giving up 4 runs (3 earned) in 1 1/3 innings. He made the team out of spring training in 2019 and was okay in his first ten appearances (2-1, 4.32 ERA, 17 strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings). On April 22nd, he was getting roughed up (5 runs in 1/3 of an inning) when he crumpled to the ground in pain after making a pitch in the 8th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He had to leave the game immediately and went on the injured list. On June 25th, he underwent thoracic outlet surgery for the syndrome of the same name, ending his season and putting his 2020 season in jeopardy. He would later undergo Tommy John surgery as well.

His final major league games came with the Boston Red Sox in 2025, when he pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings spread over four outings. He signed with the New York Mets for the 2026 season, but only appeared for their AAA affiliate, the Syracuse Mets. On May 5th, he had no decisions and an ERA of 2.08 in 5 games when he announced that he was retiring as a player.

Nick's brother, Zack Burdi, is a pitcher who made his major league debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2020.

Related Sites

• Nick Burdi on mlb.com