Mike Burns
| IP | 103 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.854 |
| WHIP | 1.534 |
| BB/9 | 2.534 |
| SO/9 | 6.553 |
- Full name Michael John Burns
- Born 07/14/1978 in Westminster, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Cal State LA
- Debut 05/13/2005
- Drafted in the 30th round (907th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2000.
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The Astros put Burns on waivers while trying to clear space on their 40-man roster in November, and the Reds picked him up and will give him the chance to win a spot in their bullpen. A 30th-round pick, Burns is an overachiever who breezed through Houston's system as a starter until hitting the wall in Double-A in 2003. He returned to that level, became a full-time reliever and earned Texas League all-star honors in 2004, then spent most of last year in Houston's bullpen. Burns' best assets are his control and his competitive makeup. His go-to offering is his slider, which has a quick, short break. He also works with an average 89-92 mph fastball that lacks movement, and an erratic but deceptive curveball. His changeup is a below-average pitch, which has led to troubles with lefties.
