Brian Burres
- Sport: baseball
- Team: Baltimore Orioles
- Position: pitcher
- Nationality: USA
- Birth date: 1981-04-08 (27 years)
- Place of birth: Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Brian Burres was born on April 8, 1981 in Oregon City, Oregon. He is a left-handed starting pitcher, currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles.
Brian is 6'1", weighs 180 pounds, and bats and throws left.
High School
Brian attended Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon. There, he was named both Conference Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in his senior year, 1999.
College
Brian played at Mt. Hood Community College for two years.
Minor Leagues
Brian was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, in the 31st round of the 2000 amateur draft. He was in their farm system for three years, ending with the Connecticut Defenders. Following the 2005 season, the Giants signed utility infielder José Vizcaíno, and made room for him on the roster by designating Burres for assignment.
He was eventually picked up by the Baltimore Orioles, and continued to play in their farm system.
Major Leagues
Brian made his MLB debut for the Orioles on September 8, 2006. However, he spent much of the next two years in the minors. It was not until 2008 that he was named the fifth starter in the Orioles rotation, beating out fellow pitcher Matt Albers.
His ERA is currently over 5.
Personal
Brian, the son of Nancy and Kirk Buures, has an identical twin brother, Greg, and two other brothers, Kevin and Patrick.
Brian is 6'1", weighs 180 pounds, and bats and throws left.
High School
Brian attended Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon. There, he was named both Conference Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year in his senior year, 1999.
College
Brian played at Mt. Hood Community College for two years.
Minor Leagues
Brian was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, in the 31st round of the 2000 amateur draft. He was in their farm system for three years, ending with the Connecticut Defenders. Following the 2005 season, the Giants signed utility infielder José Vizcaíno, and made room for him on the roster by designating Burres for assignment.
He was eventually picked up by the Baltimore Orioles, and continued to play in their farm system.
Major Leagues
Brian made his MLB debut for the Orioles on September 8, 2006. However, he spent much of the next two years in the minors. It was not until 2008 that he was named the fifth starter in the Orioles rotation, beating out fellow pitcher Matt Albers.
His ERA is currently over 5.
Personal
Brian, the son of Nancy and Kirk Buures, has an identical twin brother, Greg, and two other brothers, Kevin and Patrick.
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