Jeff Burroughs

Jeff Burroughs
Jeff Burroughs
	Outfielder
	Born: March 7, 1951; Long Beach, California, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	July 20, 1970, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
	October 6, 1985, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Batting average	.261
Home runs	240
Runs batted in	882
Teams
	Washington Senators / Texas Rangers (1970–1976); Atlanta Braves (1977–1980); Seattle Mariners (1981); Oakland Athletics (1982–1984); Toronto Blue Jays (1985);
Career highlights and awards
	2× All-Star (1974, 1978); AL MVP (1974); AL RBI leader (1974);

Jeffrey Alan Burroughs (born March 7, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1970 through 1985, for the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers (1970–76), Atlanta Braves (1977–80), Seattle Mariners (1981), Oakland Athletics (1982–84) and Toronto Blue Jays (1985).

A two-time All-Star player, Burroughs was the first overall pick in the 1969 Major League Baseball draft and was notable for being the 1974 American League RBI champion and for being named the American League's Most Valuable Player that same year. He is the father of major league third baseman Sean Burroughs. In a 16-season career, Burroughs posted a .261 batting average with 240 home runs and 882 RBI in 1,689 games.

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