John Burkett
Boston Red Sox (ML)
John Burkett
Birthdate:
Nov. 28, 1964 (35 y, 0 m, 5 d)
Born In:
New Brighton, MN, USA
Nationality:
American
Position:
P
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height/Weight:
6'2"/191
Entry:
1982 Draft - Round: 1, Overall: 12, Team: New York Mets
Contract:
$944k / 2 years (1999-2000)
ML Service Time:
12 years, 49 days
Current Status
MLB Service Time 12 years, 49 days
40-man Service Time 13 years, 0 days
Time as Pro 17 years
Roster Status Active Roster
Injury Status None
Options Used - This Year 1 - No
Personality
Leadership Low
Loyalty Normal
Greed Normal
Intelligence Normal
Work Ethic High
Popularity
National Well Known
Local Well Known
Current Contract
1999 $472k ($0 left)
2000 $472k
Additional Info
No-Trade No
IP / PA bonusNone
Injury History (17 injuries, 677 days)
* Days does not include minimal and moderate d2d injuries
Date Body Part Setbacks D2D Effects Duration
Sept. 4, 1996 Shoulder 1 No - 258
Aug. 7, 1996 Back - Yes Moderate 6
May 7, 1995 Elbow - Yes Moderate 12
May 21, 1994 Back - Yes Moderate 1
May 28, 1993 Elbow - Yes Moderate 18
June 6, 1990 Illness - No - 21
March 3, 1990 Hand - Yes Moderate 14
May 17, 1988 Elbow - Yes Moderate 16
Sept. 18, 1987 Leg - Yes Minimal 1
May 3, 1987 Elbow - Yes Moderate 7
April 14, 1987 Ankle - Yes Substantial 6
April 12, 1986 Elbow - No - 32
July 12, 1985 Shoulder - Yes Moderate 5
Aug. 19, 1984 Elbow - Yes Moderate 4
July 18, 1984 Upper Body - Yes Moderate 2
June 30, 1983 Elbow - No - 351
April 14, 1983 Ankle - Yes Substantial 9