Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Platoon Splits
Home or Away
First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Positions: Catcher and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
5-8, 185lb (173cm, 83kg)
Born: February 6, 1927 in Caroleen, NC us
Died: September 15, 1991 in Asheville, NC
Buried: Sunset Memorial Park, Forest City, NC
High School: Tri HS (Corleen, NC)
Debut:
April 19, 1949
(Age 22-072d,
10,575th in major league history)
vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 1, 1967
(Age 40-237d)
vs. WSA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season
Full Name: Forrest Harrill Burgess
Nicknames: Smoky
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Career
33.4
4471
1318
126
.295
485
673
13
.362
.446
.807
116
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Season Totals