A.J. Burnett
Right-handed starter who threw a no-hitter in 2001 and won a World Series with the Yankees in 2009.
Allan James Burnett (born January 3, 1977), is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies for 17 seasons.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Right-handed starting pitcher
- Pirates tenure
- 2012–2013
- Prior affiliation
- New York Yankees (2009–2011)
- Earlier career
- Florida Marlins (1999–2005)
- Role in rotation
- Mid-rotation workhorse
- Status
- Retired (career concluded 2015)
Lore & Background
The New York Mets drafted Burnett in the eighth round of the 1995 MLB draft, out of Central Arkansas Christian School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He did not sign with the Mets, and was later drafted by the Florida Marlins in 1998, making his MLB debut in 1999. Burnett recorded a no-hitter in a complete game shutout in 2001, despite walking 9 batters. He tied for the National League lead in shutouts in 2002, and led the American League in strikeouts in 2008. Burnett was a member of the 2009 World Series champion Yankees.
Reader's Guide
Burnett pitched for the Marlins from 1999 to 2005, then signed with the Blue Jays as a free agent before the 2006 season. He signed with the Yankees before the 2009 season. The Yankees traded him to the Pirates before the 2012 season. After two years in Pittsburgh, he signed with the Phillies for one season, then rejoined the Pirates for his final season.
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