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Name Team Age
John Burroughs Retired (1979, Age 34) Died (2021, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 26
(1970)
2B B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Cool Papa Bell League 0 4 years (64 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A+ A+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C- C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C- C-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 7/19/1945
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 2
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (SS) Alt Pos (RF)
A+ (99.0 %) A+ (97.4 %) (1.4 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1979-11-01John Burroughs has retired from the Washington Senators
1979-03-05The Washington Senators have acquired John Burroughs from the waiver wire.
1978-09-16The Washington Senators have waived John Burroughs.
1978-09-16The Washington Senators have acquired John Burroughs from the waiver wire.
1978-08-19The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have waived John Burroughs.
1978-08-10The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have designated John Burroughs for assignment.
1978-07-15The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have promoted John Burroughs to the major league team.
1978-06-25The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have promoted Tom Covington to the major league team. The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have promoted Luke Bell to the major league team. The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have designated Shad Dye for assignment. The Minnesota Savage Snowmen have designated John Burroughs for assignment.
1978-06-01A trade has been completed between the Minnesota Savage Snowmen and the Baltimore Bricks. The Baltimore Bricks receive Johnny Balsamo from the Minnesota Savage Snowmen in exchange for John Burroughs. Protest This Trade.
1978-04-01The Baltimore Bricks have promoted George McGregor to the major league team. The Baltimore Bricks have designated John Burroughs for assignment.
1977-04-06The Baltimore Bricks have promoted John Burroughs to the major league team. The Baltimore Bricks have waived Sam Peterson. The Baltimore Bricks have waived Bill Gonzalez. The Baltimore Bricks have waived Guzman Herrera.
1977-04-05The Baltimore Bricks have acquired John Burroughs from the waiver wire.
1977-04-01The Chicago Grizzlies have waived John Burroughs.
1975-08-08The Chicago Grizzlies have sent John Burroughs to the minors.
1975-07-20The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted John Burroughs to the major league team.
1974-06-02The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted Jon Purris to the major league team. The Chicago Grizzlies have sent John Burroughs to the minors.
1974-03-01The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted Alex Buhl to the major league team. The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted Calvin Bewley to the major league team. The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted John Burroughs to the major league team.
1973-08-28The Chicago Grizzlies have sent John Burroughs down to the minors.
1972-08-26The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted John Burroughs to the major league team. The Chicago Grizzlies have designated Mylas Collins for assignment.
1972-08-10The Chicago Grizzlies have sent John Burroughs down to the minors.
1971-03-07The Chicago Grizzlies have promoted John Burroughs to the major league team. The Chicago Grizzlies have designated Willie Moss for assignment.
1970-04-01The Chicago Grizzlies have renamed Felix Locklear to John Burroughs.