Dick Burwell
| Dick Burwell | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 23, 1940 Alton, Illinois | |
| Died: May 1, 2023 (aged 83) Phoenix, Arizona | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 13, 1960, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 17, 1961, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 6.59 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
Richard Matthew Burwell (January 23, 1940 – May 1, 2023) was an American
right-hander, Burwell pitched parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1960 and 1961, for the Chicago Cubs. The native of Alton, Illinois, attended Illinois Wesleyan University
. He was listed as 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and 190 pounds (86 kg).
Burwell's pro career lasted for seven years (1959–1965), all in the Cubs' organization. He appeared in a total of five major league games, including one
In Burwell's two late-season big-league trials, he allowed 17 hits and 11 bases on balls in 132⁄3 innings pitched, with one strikeout. He did not earn a decision and posted an earned run average of 6.59.
Burwell died in Arizona on May 1, 2023, at the age of 83.[2]
References
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds 8, Chicago Cubs 6". Retrosheet. September 13, 1960. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Matthew "Dick" Burwell". legacy.com. May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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