Jared Burton
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Levi Jared Burton is an American professional baseball
pitcher
for the Minnesota Twins
of Major League Baseball
.
He was originally selected by the Oakland Athletics
in the eighth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft
. After spending five years in the Athletics minor league system, he became eligible for the 2006 Rule 5 Draft
. He was selected in the Rule 5 draft
by the Cincinnati Reds. Burton has spent three years in Cincinnati which has included 132 appearances and 138 innings
pitched as a reliever.
selected Burton out of Western Carolina University
in the eighth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft
. He lost his remaining eligibility at Western Carolina by signing with Oakland on June 12, 2002. The A's sent him to their Single-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians
. With Vancouver he had a 0–4 win–loss record with a 3.58 earned run average
(ERA) in 13 games. He followed up his 2002 season with 15 appearances for the Kane County Cougars
in 2003. With Kane County he improved both his win–loss ratio to a 2–1 and his ERA to 2.27. 2004, was less consistent for Burton splitting time between two of the Athletics farm teams, the Arizona League Athletics (AZL Athletics) (Rookie League) and the Modesto A's (Single-A). Burton had a 1–0 record and a 4.16 ERA with the AZL Athletics. While in Modesto he had a 3–2 win–loss ratio and a 4.78 ERA. Overall, Burton pitched a combined 53.2 innings in 15 games in 2004. Burton spent the 2005 season with the Stockton Ports
, another Oakland Single-A affiliate and went 4–4 with a 2.60 ERA. 2006, would turn out to be Burton's final in Oakland's farm system and Burton spent it with the Midland Rockhounds
. With the Rockhounds he had a 6–5 record and a 4.14 ERA while a then career high 53 appearances.
selected Burton in the major league portion of the 2006 Rule 5 Draft meaning he has to stay on the Reds 25–man active roster all year unless injured or he returns to his previous team. He made his major league debut on April 4, 2007 and pitched in one third of an inning while walking
three. On April 8, 2007, Burton was placed on the disabled list
after straining a hamstring running in the outfield. Burton was sent to both Triple-A Louisville
and Double-A Chattanooga
on a rehab assignment and had a combined 1–1 record with a 6.23 ERA. He was taken off the disabled list on May 9, when Eric Milton
had an inflamed elbow. Overall, for the season Burton went 4–2 with a 2.51 ERA while making 47 appearances. After putting together a 4–1 record with a 2.23 ERA in 43 games, he strained a muscle in his chest causing him to go on the disabled list on July 19, 2008. Two days earlier it was reported that Burton did not have to go on the disabled list, but he was bothered by it in a bullpen session the day before he was due back. On August 4, he suffered another setback while throwing in a bullpen session, when he felt tenderness in the muscle. Finally, on August 15, Burton threw a pain free bullpen session and followed that up with another painfree simulated game on August 22. On August 28, Burton was sent to Louisville for a rehab assignment. The Reds activated Burton from the disabled list on September 2, 2009 after he had a 4.50 ERA in two games for Louisville. Despite missing almost a month and a half due to injury, Burton pitched in a career high 54 games and posted a 5–1 record with a 3.22 ERA.
Burton began the 2011 season on the DL and was shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation on April 9.
On October 31, 2011, Burton was outrighted to the Louisville Bats. He declared free agency on November 1.
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Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
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for the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
of Major League Baseball
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.
He was originally selected by the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
in the eighth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft
2002 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2002 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 4 and 5.This year's draft is featured in Michael Lewis' 2003 book Moneyball.-First Round Selections:-Supplemental First Round Compensation Selections:...
. After spending five years in the Athletics minor league system, he became eligible for the 2006 Rule 5 Draft
Rule 5 draft results
-2010:Major League phase- 2009 :Major League Phase- 2008 :Major League PhaseTriple-A PhaseDouble-A Phase- 2007 :Major League PhaseTriple-A PhaseDouble-A Phase- 2006 :Major League PhaseTriple-A PhaseDouble-A Phase- 2005 :...
. He was selected in the Rule 5 draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
by the Cincinnati Reds. Burton has spent three years in Cincinnati which has included 132 appearances and 138 innings
Innings
An inning, or innings, is a fixed-length segment of a game in any of a variety of sports – most notably cricket and baseball during which one team attempts to score while the other team attempts to prevent the first from scoring. In cricket, the term innings is both singular and plural and is...
pitched as a reliever.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland AthleticsOakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
selected Burton out of Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University is a coeducational public university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. The university is a constituent campus of the University of North Carolina system....
in the eighth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft
2002 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2002 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 4 and 5.This year's draft is featured in Michael Lewis' 2003 book Moneyball.-First Round Selections:-Supplemental First Round Compensation Selections:...
. He lost his remaining eligibility at Western Carolina by signing with Oakland on June 12, 2002. The A's sent him to their Single-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians
Vancouver Canadians
The Vancouver Canadians are a minor league baseball team located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canadians are the Northwest League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The C's have previously affiliated with the Oakland Athletics between 2000-2010. They are the only Canadian team in the...
. With Vancouver he had a 0–4 win–loss record with a 3.58 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
(ERA) in 13 games. He followed up his 2002 season with 15 appearances for the Kane County Cougars
Kane County Cougars
The Kane County Cougars are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home games are played in Geneva, Illinois, about 35 miles west of Chicago....
in 2003. With Kane County he improved both his win–loss ratio to a 2–1 and his ERA to 2.27. 2004, was less consistent for Burton splitting time between two of the Athletics farm teams, the Arizona League Athletics (AZL Athletics) (Rookie League) and the Modesto A's (Single-A). Burton had a 1–0 record and a 4.16 ERA with the AZL Athletics. While in Modesto he had a 3–2 win–loss ratio and a 4.78 ERA. Overall, Burton pitched a combined 53.2 innings in 15 games in 2004. Burton spent the 2005 season with the Stockton Ports
Stockton Ports
The Stockton Ports are a baseball team in Stockton, California. The Ports play in the Northern Division of the Class A – Advanced California League and are a Minor League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Their home field is Banner Island Ballpark which seats over 5,000 people and opened in...
, another Oakland Single-A affiliate and went 4–4 with a 2.60 ERA. 2006, would turn out to be Burton's final in Oakland's farm system and Burton spent it with the Midland Rockhounds
Midland RockHounds
The Midland RockHounds are a minor league baseball team based in Midland, Texas, USA. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics major league club. The RockHounds play in Citibank Ballpark, located in Midland. Opened in 2002, the stadium seats...
. With the Rockhounds he had a 6–5 record and a 4.14 ERA while a then career high 53 appearances.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
selected Burton in the major league portion of the 2006 Rule 5 Draft meaning he has to stay on the Reds 25–man active roster all year unless injured or he returns to his previous team. He made his major league debut on April 4, 2007 and pitched in one third of an inning while walking
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
three. On April 8, 2007, Burton was placed on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
after straining a hamstring running in the outfield. Burton was sent to both Triple-A Louisville
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
and Double-A Chattanooga
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
on a rehab assignment and had a combined 1–1 record with a 6.23 ERA. He was taken off the disabled list on May 9, when Eric Milton
Eric Milton
Eric Robert Milton is a former American left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball...
had an inflamed elbow. Overall, for the season Burton went 4–2 with a 2.51 ERA while making 47 appearances. After putting together a 4–1 record with a 2.23 ERA in 43 games, he strained a muscle in his chest causing him to go on the disabled list on July 19, 2008. Two days earlier it was reported that Burton did not have to go on the disabled list, but he was bothered by it in a bullpen session the day before he was due back. On August 4, he suffered another setback while throwing in a bullpen session, when he felt tenderness in the muscle. Finally, on August 15, Burton threw a pain free bullpen session and followed that up with another painfree simulated game on August 22. On August 28, Burton was sent to Louisville for a rehab assignment. The Reds activated Burton from the disabled list on September 2, 2009 after he had a 4.50 ERA in two games for Louisville. Despite missing almost a month and a half due to injury, Burton pitched in a career high 54 games and posted a 5–1 record with a 3.22 ERA.
Burton began the 2011 season on the DL and was shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation on April 9.
On October 31, 2011, Burton was outrighted to the Louisville Bats. He declared free agency on November 1.
Minnesota Twins
On November 11, Burton signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
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