Allan Burnett
- Sport: baseball
- Team: Toronto Blue Jays
- Position: pitcher
- Nationality: USA
- Birth date: 1977-01-03 (32 years)
- Place of birth: North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Nickname: "A. J."
Allan James Burnett, who goes by A.J., was born on January 3, 1977 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
He is 6' 5", weighs 230 pounds, and bats and throws right.
High School
A. J. Attended Central Arkansas High School.
Minor Leagues
A. J. was drafted by the New York Mets in 8th Round of the 1995 amateur entry draft, signed with the team, and began going through their minor league system.
He and Robert Stratton were traded to the Florida Marlins in February 1998 for Al Leiter and Ralph Milliard. He two more years in the Marlin's minor league system.
Major Leagues
Florida Marlins
Although he did not have a good record at AA Portland, he was nevertheless brought up to the bigs and made his major league debut on August 17, 1999. In 2000 he alternated time between the minors and the bigs..with most of that time in the minors. In 2001, he became a starter for the Marlins, and recorded an 11-12 record with an ERA of 4.05.
In 2002, he compiled a 12-9 record with an ERA of 3.30. He also had 203 strikeouts.
In 2003, A. J. made only four starts before having to undergo Tommy John surgery, and missing the rest of the season. He returned in 2004 and made 19 starts for the Marlins, recording 7 wins and 6 losses and an ERA of 3.68. He missed the last month of the season with a shoulder injury.
A. J. pitched well in spurts during the 2005 season, but after a particularly bad patch in September, complained about the team in the media. The next day he was asked to leave the team, and missed his final start. He declared free agency in October, 2008 and on December 6, 2005 signed with the Toronto Blue Jays to a five-year, $55 million deal.
Toronto Blue Jays
A. J. spent the 2006 season on the disabled list a couple of times, but managed to compile a 10-8 record and a 3.98 ERA. In 2007, A. J. pitched well when he was in the rotation, but also spent two stints on the disabled list, compiling a 10-8 record with 3.75 ERA.
In 2008, A. J. had his best season to date, although he got off to a rough start due to a finger injury. By season's end, he had compiled an 18-10 record - his career high in wins. He also led the American league with 231 strikeouts.
Career Notes
On May 12, 2001, A.J. pitched a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. Hee also walked nine batters, something that has never been done before or since in the same game.
Personal
A. J. is married and has two sons. In the off-season they live in Miramar, Florida.
He is 6' 5", weighs 230 pounds, and bats and throws right.
High School
A. J. Attended Central Arkansas High School.
Minor Leagues
A. J. was drafted by the New York Mets in 8th Round of the 1995 amateur entry draft, signed with the team, and began going through their minor league system.
He and Robert Stratton were traded to the Florida Marlins in February 1998 for Al Leiter and Ralph Milliard. He two more years in the Marlin's minor league system.
Major Leagues
Florida Marlins
Although he did not have a good record at AA Portland, he was nevertheless brought up to the bigs and made his major league debut on August 17, 1999. In 2000 he alternated time between the minors and the bigs..with most of that time in the minors. In 2001, he became a starter for the Marlins, and recorded an 11-12 record with an ERA of 4.05.
In 2002, he compiled a 12-9 record with an ERA of 3.30. He also had 203 strikeouts.
In 2003, A. J. made only four starts before having to undergo Tommy John surgery, and missing the rest of the season. He returned in 2004 and made 19 starts for the Marlins, recording 7 wins and 6 losses and an ERA of 3.68. He missed the last month of the season with a shoulder injury.
A. J. pitched well in spurts during the 2005 season, but after a particularly bad patch in September, complained about the team in the media. The next day he was asked to leave the team, and missed his final start. He declared free agency in October, 2008 and on December 6, 2005 signed with the Toronto Blue Jays to a five-year, $55 million deal.
Toronto Blue Jays
A. J. spent the 2006 season on the disabled list a couple of times, but managed to compile a 10-8 record and a 3.98 ERA. In 2007, A. J. pitched well when he was in the rotation, but also spent two stints on the disabled list, compiling a 10-8 record with 3.75 ERA.
In 2008, A. J. had his best season to date, although he got off to a rough start due to a finger injury. By season's end, he had compiled an 18-10 record - his career high in wins. He also led the American league with 231 strikeouts.
Career Notes
On May 12, 2001, A.J. pitched a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. Hee also walked nine batters, something that has never been done before or since in the same game.
Personal
A. J. is married and has two sons. In the off-season they live in Miramar, Florida.
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