| Brian Burres | |
|---|---|
 Burres with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1981-04-08)April 8, 1981 (age 43) Oregon City, Oregon, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 8, 2006, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| CPBL: March 24, 2013, for the Lamigo Monkeys | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 28, 2011, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| CPBL: August 24, 2013, for the Lamigo Monkeys | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 18–25 |
| Earned run average | 5.75 |
| Strikeouts | 224 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 9–5 |
| Earned run average | 3.49 |
| Strikeouts | 93 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Brian Burres (born April 8, 1981) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. Burres' best pitch is hischangeup. He also has a high 80s-low 90 MPHfastball and acurveball. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theBaltimore Orioles,Toronto Blue Jays, andPittsburgh Pirates, and in theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for theLamigo Monkeys.
Burres attended Sam Barlow High School inGresham, Oregon, where he was named both Conference Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in 1999, as well as a first team all state outfielder. Burres went on to play atMount Hood Community College, being drafted by theSan Francisco Giants after one year.
Burres was originally drafted by theSan Francisco Giants in the 31st round (931st overall) of the2000 MLB draft.[1] He was in the Giants' system for three years. Following the 2005 season, the Giants signed utilityinfielderJosé Vizcaíno. They made room for Vizcaíno on the roster by designating Burres for assignment. He pitched for theConnecticut Defenders prior to being designated. He was later released.
On January 6, 2006, Burres was claimed offwaivers by theBaltimore Orioles.[2] He never cleared waivers, so the Orioles released him. Six days later, he was assigned to theTriple-AOttawa Lynx.
On September 8, 2006, Burres made his major league debut with the Orioles, allowing two earned runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning against theNew York Yankees.[3] He spent most of the 2006 season with Triple-A Ottawa, going 10–6 with a 3.76 ERA in 26 starts with the Lynx.[4] He was promoted to the Orioles for most of the 2007 season, finishing the season 6–8 with a 5.95 ERA in 37 games (17 starts).[5] Burres was named the fifth starter in the Orioles rotation to open the 2008 season, after a competition inspring training with teammateMatt Albers.
On February 2,2009, Burres wasdesignated for assignment to make room on the roster forRich Hill.[6]
On February 4, 2009, Burres was claimed by theToronto Blue Jays.[7]
Burres spent spring training 2009 with Toronto, and was assigned to Triple-ALas Vegas 51s. With Toronto dealing with early-season injuries to several pitchers, Burres was recalled to the majors by the Jays on April 24, 2009,[8] and made his first appearance for Toronto the next day, starting on the road against theChicago White Sox. He wound up as the losing pitcher, but held the White Sox to two runs through the first four innings, before struggling in the fifth inning, when he left the game.[9] Jays' managerCito Gaston stated that Burres would remain in the rotation until several of Toronto's injured pitchers make their return to active duty.
On January 4, 2010, Burres signed a minor league contract with thePittsburgh Pirates that included an invitation to spring training.[10] On April 12, the Pirates selected Burres' contract, adding him to their active roster. In 20 games (13 starts) for Pittsburgh, he compiled a 4-5 record and 4.99 ERA with 45 strikeouts across79+1⁄3 innings pitched. On December 2, the Pirates non-tendered Burres, making him a free agent.[11]
On January 3, 2011, Burres re-signed with the Pirates on a new minor league contract.[12] He had his contract selected on September 1. In 5 games (2 starts) for Pittsburgh, Burres logged a 3.86 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 14 innings of work. On October 31, Burres was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-AIndianapolis Indians, but he rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[13]
On January 18, 2012, Burres returned to his original team, theSan Francisco Giants, signing a minor league contract that included an invite to spring training.[14] In 22 starts split between the rookie-levelArizona League Giants and Triple-AFresno Grizzlies, he accumulated a 4-6 record and 5.13 ERA with 73 strikeouts across105+1⁄3 innings pitched. Burres elected free agency following the season on November 2.
On February 4, 2013, after little interest from MLB andNPB teams, Burres signed with theLamigo Monkeys of theChinese Professional Baseball League.[15]
On March 31, 2014, Burres signed with theSouthern Maryland Blue Crabs of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 9 starts for the Blue Crabs, he posted a 3-2 record and 1.64 ERA with 31 strikeouts across49+1⁄3 innings pitched. Burres became a free agent following the season.
On June 13, 2014, Burres signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies.[16]
On March 24, 2015, Burres signed with theSouthern Maryland Blue Crabs of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 26 games (23 starts) for Southern Maryland. he compiled an 8-9 record and 3.98 ERA with 104 strikeouts across133+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Burres re-signed with the Blue Crabs on April 5, 2016.[17] In 28 appearances (27 starts) for the team, he registered an 11-9 record and 3.33 ERA with 139 strikeouts over156+2⁄3 innings of work. Burres became a free agent after the season.
On January 11, 2023, Burres was hired by theSan Diego Padres to serve as an assistant coach for their High-A affiliate, theFort Wayne TinCaps.[18] On March 15, 2024, he was named the pitching coach for the team's rookie-level affiliate, theArizona Complex League Padres.[19] On January 17, 2025, Burres was promoted to serve as the manager of the Single-ALake Elsinore Storm.[20]
Brian has an identical twin brother, Greg, who resides in thePacific Northwest. Brian is the son of Nancy and Kirk, and has two other brothers, Kevin and Patrick. Brian married Lacy on the July 14, 2014, episode ofSay Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.
Brian competes every year in the prestigious “Battle for the Boot” golf tournament held at Bandon Dunes and has won four times (2012, 2016, 2022, 2023).