Cory Burns

Cory Burns
Cory Burns pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2014 spring training (cropped).jpg
Burns pitching for the Texas Rangers in 2014 spring training
Pitcher
Born: (1987-10-09) October 9, 1987 (age 35)
Phoenix, Arizona
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 4, 2012, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
September 4, 2013, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average4.60
Strikeouts23
WHIP1.88
Teams

Cory Wade Burns (born October 9, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers and Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Professional career

Cleveland Indians

Burns was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the eighth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Arizona.

San Diego Padres

He was traded to the San Diego Padres on December 16, 2011 for Aaron Cunningham.

The Padres called Burns up to the majors for the first time on August 3, 2012, and sent him down to the Tucson Padres on August 5. He was recalled on August 11 when Huston Street was placed on the disabled list.

Texas Rangers

Burns was acquired by the Texas Rangers on November 28, 2012, and split the 2013 season between the Rangers and the Triple-A Round Rock Express. Wilfredo Boscán was sent to the Padres on December 6 to complete the trade.

Tampa Bay Rays

Burns was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays on June 30, 2014, and optioned to the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. He also played for the Triple-A Durham Bulls in 2014.

Toronto Blue Jays

Burns was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on September 28, 2014. He was designated for assignment on January 14, 2015, and outrighted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on January 16. He was assigned to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats on April 2. Burns elected free agency on November 6, 2015.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On March 15, 2016, Burns signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

New York Mets

In December 2016, Burns signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.


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