Cleveland Indians 2001-
San Francisco Giants 1998-2000
Colorado Rockies 1994-1998
Chicago White Sox 1993
Designated Hitter (R/R) Height: 6’2” Weight: 205 lbs.
Born: 9-11-64, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Age at MLB Debut: 22
Quick Stats
2000 Age 35 NL 393 AB, .344/.427/.606, 21 2B, 24 HR
2001 Age 36 AL 439 AB, .280/.375/.542, 29 2B, 28 HR
2002 Age 37 AL 518 AB, .301/.363/.541, 28 2B, 32 HR
11-19-00: Signed as a free agent
Comments:
4-1-03
Ellis was a model of consistency in a year that was anything but. This year, he’ll be expected to produce the same numbers, but can Burks be expected to steer clear of the Disabled List for two year in a row with his knees? Ellis may also be traded by July 31, but until then he’ll be a calming veteran influence on a team full of rookies.
7-15-03
CLE 198 AB, .258/.355/.414, 11 2B, 6 HR
May have played his last game as an Indian. Although his presence in the clubhouse has been very much needed, and he’s expressed an interest in returning, Burks’ contract is really unnecessary, especially as a DH. With Travis Hafner and a slew of outfielders (including Matt Lawton), the Indians won’t have a problem in finding someone to DH. Having said that, Burks is one of those guys you want to make an exception for; he’s one of the good guys in baseball. Deciding whether or not to pick up Burks’ 2004 option will be one of Shapiro’s toughest decisions after the season.
Contract: 3 Years (2001-2003, TO 2004), $20M (signed 11-19-00)
2003 Salary: $7,167,667
Arbitration: Yes
Free Agency: Yes
Notes: 2004 Option is worth $5.0M, or is bought out for $500k
1-11-83: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox (1st)
Started 1983 in Elmira (A)
Started 1984 in Winter Haven (A)
Started 1985 in New Haven (AA)
Started 1987 in Pawtucket (AAA)
4-29-87: Recalled by Boston
4-30-87: MLB Debut
1989: Made Rehab Stint in Pawtucket (AAA)
Became a free agent after the 1992 season
1-4-93: Signed with the Chicago White Sox
Became a free agent after the 1993 season
11-30-93: Signed with the Colorado Rockies
1994: Made Rehab Stint in Colorado Springs (AAA)
1995: Made Rehab Stint in Colorado Springs (AAA)
7-31-98: Traded to the San Francisco Giants for Darryl Hamilton, James Stoops, and Jason Brester
Became free agent after the 2000 season
11-19-00: Signed with the Cleveland Indians
6-10-03: Placed on the 15-day Disabled List (arm nerve)
6-22-03: Transferred to the 60-day Disabled List (arm nerve)
1987: 8th Pwr/Spd Number (23.0)
1988: 4th Pwr/Spd Number (20.9)
1989: 10th Pwr/Spd Number (15.3)
1990: 8th Slg% (.486)
10th OPS (.835)
9th Hits (174)
5th Total Bases (286)
6th Triples (8)
8th RBI (89)
5th Extra-base Hits (62)
1996: 2nd Batting Average (.344)
7th OBP (.406)
1st Slg.% (.639)
3rd OPS (1.047)
1st Runs (142)
2nd Hits (211)
1st Total Bases (392)
2nd Doubles (45)
5th Triples (8)
5th Home Runs (40)
8th Adj. OPS+ (144)
1st Extra-Base Hits (93)
4th Times on Base (278)
2nd Pwr/Spd Number (35.6)
1997: 8th Home Runs (32)
2002: 10th Slg. % (.541)
10th OPS (.903)
28th Slg.% (.514)
14th Games (1934)
17th At Bats (7001)
10th Runs (1220)
10th Hits (2049)
8th Total Bases (3599)
17th Doubles (391)
13th Triples (62)
12th Home Runs (345)
11th RBI (1177)
29th BB (763)
16th Strikeouts (1286)
8th Extra-Base Hits (798)
16th Times on Base (2868)
17th Pwr/Spd Number (234.8)
NL Silver Slugger Award (OF): 1996
AL Silver Slugger Award (OF): 1990
AL Gold Glove (OF): 1990
All-Star: 1990,1996
1996: 3rd in NL MVP Voting
66th Slg.% (.514)
94th OPS (.878)
66th Home Runs (345)
76th Strikeouts (1286)
76th Extra-Base Hits (798)
46th Pwr/Spd Number (234.8)