Brian Burres

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Brian Burres
Baltimore Orioles — No. 56
Relief pitcher
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Major League Baseball debut
September 8, 2006 for the Baltimore Orioles
Selected MLB statistics
(through 2006)
Wins-Losses     0-0
Earned Run Average     2.25
Strikeouts     6
Former teams

Brian Burres' (born April 8, 1981 in Oregon City, Oregon)is a left handed pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles. Burres' best pitch is his changeup, which is highly regaurded. He also has a high 80s-low 90 MPH fastball and a decent curveball.

He was originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants. He was in the Giants' system for three years. Following the 2005 season, the Giants signed utility infielder José Vizcaíno. They made room for Vizcaíno on the roster by designating Burres for assignment. He pitched for the Connecticut Defenders prior to being designated. He was later released and picked up on waivers by the Orioles. Burres never cleared waivers, so the Orioles released him. Six days later, he was assigned to Ottawa.

Brian attended Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon where he was named both Conference Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in 1999, his Senior Year. Burres went on to play at Mt. Hood C.C. for two years, getting drafted by the Giants after one.

Brian has an identical twin brother, Greg, who resides in the Pacific Northwest.

September 5, 2006 Burres was called up to the Baltimore Orioles and joined the team on the 7th. The team will look to give Burres some work out of the bullpen.

[edit] External links

Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis