Sean Burroughs’ Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Sean Burroughs’ Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Biography:

Sean Patrick Burroughs (September 12, 1980 – May 9, 2024) was an American professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 to 2005 and 2011 to 2012 for the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Minnesota Twins.

• • • • Sean Burroughs was born in Atlanta, Georgia, while his father, Jeff Burroughs, was a member of the Atlanta Braves in MLB.
      • As a young baseball player, Sean starred in the Little League World Series as a pitcher while growing up in Long Beach, California.
      • His team won the 1992 Little League World Series after their opponent in the championship round was disqualified for using overage players.
      • During the 1993 Little League World Series, Sean pitched consecutive no-hitters, contributing to another victory for his team.
      • Interestingly, he also worked as an extra in Hollywood projects, including appearances in shows like “Knots Landing,” “Saved by the Bell,” and the movie “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”.

Career

• • • • The San Diego Padres selected Burroughs in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft (ninth overall). He chose to sign with the Padres instead of attending the University of Southern California (USC).
      • Burroughs played baseball at the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he won a gold medal.
      • He made his MLB debut with the Padres on April 2, 2002, and became their full-time third baseman in the 2003 season.
      • Although he didn’t develop into the power hitter the Padres had hoped for, he remained a solid contributor during his time with the team.

• • • • Burroughs returned to MLB in 2011, playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and later joined the Minnesota Twins in 2012.
      • His career spanned various teams, and he left a mark as a skilled third baseman.
      • Notably, he won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics, representing the United States in baseball.

Nationality:

• • Sean Burroughs was American.

Age:

• • He was born on September 12, 1980, which makes him 43 years old at the time of his passing.

Weight and Height:

• • During his playing days, Sean Burroughs stood 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg).

Records and Achievements:

• • Burroughs was a two-time Little League World Series champion for Long Beach, California. He became the first American-born player to throw back-to-back no-hitters in the LLWS.
  • He also won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the USA baseball team.

Lifestyle and Hobbies:

• • Sean Burroughs was deeply passionate about baseball and dedicated his life to the sport.
  • As for hobbies, he likely enjoyed spending time on the baseball field, training, and being part of the game he loved.