Sean Burroughs - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Sean Burroughs is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman. 2. He was born on September 12, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia. 3. Burroughs was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 1998 MLB Draft, as the ninth overall pick. 4. He made his MLB debut with the Padres on April 2, 2002, at the age of 21. 5. Burroughs was known for his exceptional defensive skills at third base, winning a Gold Glove Award in 2002. 6. In 2003, Burroughs had his best season offensively, hitting .286 with 3 home runs and 44 RBI. 7. He played for the Padres from 2002 to 2005 before being traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006. 8. Burroughs also had stints with the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks before retiring from professional baseball in 2013. 9. After retiring from baseball, Burroughs briefly pursued a career in professional boxing before ultimately returning to baseball as a coach. 10. He is currently serving as a hitting coach for the Lake Elsinore Storm, the Class A Advanced affiliate of the San Diego Padres.