Emmanuel Burriss facts for kids
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Burriss with the Washington Nationals
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| Utility player | |||
| Born: January 17, 1985 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| April 20, 2008, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| September 28, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| Batting average | .237 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 42 | ||
| Stolen bases | 41 | ||
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Emmanuel Allen Burriss (born January 17, 1985) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a versatile player, known as a utility player, meaning he could play many different positions on the field. Emmanuel played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was a switch-hitter, which means he could bat from both the left and right sides of home plate, and he threw the ball with his right-handed arm.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Emmanuel Allen Burriss was born in Washington, D.C. on January 17, 1985. His parents are Allen and Denise. He grew up in the Shaw neighborhood of D.C.
High School Baseball Journey
Emmanuel went to St. Ann's Catholic Elementary School. For high school, he chose Woodrow Wilson High School. He picked this school because it offered better chances to play baseball. At Wilson, he played both baseball and basketball. He graduated in 2003.
When Emmanuel made his MLB debut in 2008, he became the first player from a Washington, D.C. public school to play in MLB since 1981. Many people thought he was one of the best baseball players to come out of D.C. schools in a long time.
College Baseball Success
Burriss played college baseball at Kent State University (KSU) in Kent, Ohio. In 2005, he played summer baseball for the Orleans Cardinals. He was named an All-Star and helped his team win the championship.
At KSU in 2006, he was named the Player of the Year for his conference. He led his conference with 70 runs scored. He also led all NCAA Division I players with 42 stolen bases. His college coach, Scott Stricklin, was very impressed with Emmanuel's speed and baseball skills. The San Francisco Giants chose Burriss in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft.
Professional Baseball Career
Emmanuel Burriss started his professional baseball journey in 2006. He played for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. He had a good start, batting .307 in 65 games. He also led his league with 35 stolen bases.
Climbing Through the Minor Leagues
In 2007, Burriss played for the San Jose Giants. Later that year, he moved to the Augusta GreenJackets. With Augusta, he played very well, batting .321. He stole a total of 68 bases that year, which was the most in the Giants' organization. He also started playing second base in addition to shortstop.
Before the 2008 season, Baseball America magazine said Burriss was one of the Giants' top prospects. They also said he was their fastest base runner.
Major League Debut with the Giants
Emmanuel Burriss made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on April 20, 2008. He joined the San Francisco Giants and played in 95 games that year. He finished his first season with a .283 batting average.
In 2009, Burriss became the starting second baseman for the Giants. The team's general manager, Brian Sabean, said Emmanuel had a "tremendous spring training." On June 4, 2009, Burriss was playing second base when famous pitcher Randy Johnson won his 300th career game. Emmanuel's hit in that game helped the Giants win. However, he was later sent back to the minor leagues. His season ended early when he broke his foot in July.
Burriss broke his foot again in 2010 during spring training. He returned to play later that year. He continued to play for the Giants and their minor league team, the Fresno Grizzlies, in 2011 and 2012. After the 2012 season, he became a free agent, meaning he could sign with any team.
Playing for Other Teams
In 2013, Burriss signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He played for their Triple-A team, the Louisville Bats. He became a free agent again at the end of that year.
In December 2013, Burriss signed with the Washington Nationals. He played for their Triple-A team, the Syracuse Chiefs. In 2015, he was called up to play for the Nationals in MLB. He played in a few games before being sent back to the minor leagues.
In 2016, Burriss signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. He made their Opening Day roster. He played in 39 games for the Phillies that year. After the season, he became a free agent once more.
Second Time with the Nationals
On December 13, 2016, Burriss signed another minor league contract to return to the Washington Nationals organization. He spent the 2017 season playing for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs. He elected free agency after the season.
Final Playing Stint
Burriss signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels in February 2018. However, he did not play any games for their organization.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Emmanuel Burriss moved into coaching. As of February 2024, he was announced as the hitting coach for the Oklahoma City Dodgers. This team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Personal Life
Emmanuel Burriss is a Christian. During his baseball career, he would often perform the sign of the cross before batting.
See also
In Spanish: Emmanuel Burriss para niños
