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34 A.J. Burnett, SP

Pittsburgh Pirates

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
96%77%
Key Stats
IPW-LSVERAKsBB
63.03-402.577923

Player Updates

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A.J. Burnett Ks seven in no-decision
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

Pirates starter A.J. Burnett struck out seven but did not factor into the decision in a 4-2 loss Saturday night against the Astros.

Burnett surrendered a run-scoring infield single to Jose Altuve in the fift and allowed the one run on five hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and walked four on 100 pitches, 63 for strikes.

Burnett has not allowed more than three earned runs in any of his starts. He will try to get his first win since May 3 when he starts Friday at Milwaukee. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- over seven innings in his last meeting with the Brewers May 13.

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A.J. Burnett Ks six but takes loss
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com

Pirates starter A.J. Burnett took his fourth loss in Monday's series opener against the Brewers. He allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits over seven innings of work in a 5-1 defeat.

Burnett gave up a run in the first for the only damage over his first four frames. He got tagged with a two-spot in the fifth before an error led to his final damage in the seventh.

The right-hander also struck out six with no walks. He threw 74 of his 104 pitches for strikes.

Burnett is scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the Astros. In four starts against Houston last season, he went 2-0 with a 3.49 ERA.

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A.J. Burnett facing great matchups
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

If you didn't already think he was a must-start pitcher thanks to his league-leading 66 strikeouts and miniscule 2.57 ERA, Fantasy owners should definitely have Pirates starter A.J. Burnett active in all formats for Fantasy Week 7 (May 13-19).

Burnett is set to take the mound twice during the week, Monday against the Brewers and Saturday versus Houston. Milwaukee ranks 13th in the league in runs scored per game this season, but Burnett should be able to hold his own against the Brewers, as he held them to a 3.66 ERA last season in three starts. His second start is where Burnett could post eye-popping numbers, as he should be able to overpower the Astros. The Astros have been by far the league's most strikeout-prone offense, as they strikeout 10.1 times per game on average.

For one of the league's elite strikeout artists, that matchup is a dream. Fantasy owners should expect big things this week. 

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Position Current Last Week Rating
Starting Pitchers 29 152 79.57
Situational Stats
SituationIPWLERASVBBSO
vs Chi. Cubs 5.201 4.760110
vs LHB 27.000 2.3301833
vs RHB 36.000 2.750546
Last 7 Games
  OPP W L SV IP H ER BB Ks
4/17STL1007.01008
4/22@PHI0005.05237
4/27@STL1006.05236
5/3WAS1007.05119
5/8SEA0107.02249
5/13MIL0107.07306
5/18HOU0007.05147
Two Week Schedule
MAY /JUNE
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
19
Hou
W1-0
20
21
CHC
W5-4
22
CHC
W1-0
23
CHC
12:35 pm
24
@Mil
8:10 pm
25
@Mil
4:10 pm
26
@Mil
2:10 pm
27
@Det
1:08 pm
28
@Det
7:08 pm
29
Det
7:05 pm
30
Det
7:05 pm
31
Cin
7:05 pm
1
Cin
7:15 pm
= probable start
Fantasy Points by Week
12

13

33

27

28

15

29

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Fantasy Points by Week.   ( Actual    AccuScore Projections)   Note: Points are rounded down.
Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
1999FLA42 3.48770000 41.1372316302533
2000FLA37 4.7913130000 82.2804644824457
2001FLA1112 4.0527272100 173.1145827820783128
2002FLA129 3.3031297501 204.1153847512990203
2003FLA02 4.70440000 23.0181312221821
2004FLA76 3.6820191000 120.010250499438113
2005FLA1212 3.4432324200 209.0184978012779198
2006TOR108 3.9821212100 135.2138676014839118
2007TOR108 3.7525252000 165.21317469231266176
2008TOR1810 4.0735341000 221.121110910019986231
2009NYY139 4.0433331000 207.01939993251097195
2010NYY1015 5.2633331000 186.2204118109251978145
2011NYY1111 5.1533320000 190.119011510931983173
2012PIT1610 3.5131311100 202.1189867918962180
2013PIT34 2.5710100000 63.0461918342379
Total 140125 4.013553502210012225.2202110829912241119112050
Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
1999FLA717120001000 .118 .118 .118
2000FLA1325371331000 .357 .520 .280
2001FLA2750040012700 .115 .100 .080
2002FLA3157161352800 .177 .193 .105
2003FLA4701002300 .333 .143 .143
2004FLA2029440101100 .138 .138 .138
2005FLA32683101213400 .171 .279 .147
2006TOR21300000100 .000 .000 .000
2007TOR25200000000 .000 .000 .000
2008TOR35300000100 .000 .000 .000
2009NYY33501000100 .200 .200 .200
2010NYY33100000100 .000 .000 .000
2011NYY34200000200 .000 .000 .000
2012PIT3163140233600 .106 .063 .063
2013PIT1018000001100 .000 .000 .000
Total 35635013393111517600 .153 .171 .111
Fielding Stats
YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
1999FLAP7782510 .875
2000FLAP1313112811 .909
2001FLAP272740112720 .950
2002FLAP312935121943 .886
2003FLAP44734001.000
2004FLAP2019281018001.000
2005FLAP323231111821 .935
2006TORP21212361612 .957
2007TORP252534171522 .941
2008TORP353454182971 .870
2009NYYP33332852030 .893
2010NYYP33332991641 .862
2011NYYP333238102352 .868
2012PITP313158213611 .983
2013PITP1010124620 .833
Total  3553504361412603514 .920
More Pitching Stats
YearTeamIBBGOAOGO/AOSBCSPKBKWPAVGPAMB9SLGRPF
1999FLA25136 1.4754100 .242182 13.5 .3730
2000FLA38695 0.9584202 .259364 13.7 .4240
2001FLA3185185 1.08169517 .231733 12.2 .3750
2002FLA5189200 1.0210101014 .209844 11.1 .3091
2003FLA22720 1.4011002 .217106 14.9 .3730
2004FLA0130103 1.34145207 .231490 10.8 .3440
2005FLA1264141 2.062461012 .237873 11.6 .3340
2006TOR3163111 1.60184116 .264577 12.3 .4130
2007TOR2193113 1.88310005 .214691 11.4 .3620
2008TOR2245175 1.472295211 .249957 12.4 .3880
2009NYY0196204 1.0323124117 .247896 13.0 .3930
2010NYY2192191 1.143754016 .285829 14.5 .4570
2011NYY2222160 1.492475025 .260837 13.3 .4640
2012PIT1274137 2.153824010 .246851 11.6 .3610
2013PIT16539 1.79130105 .204256 10.4 .2830
Total 2924821910 1.4028478365139 .2439486 12.3 .3811
Postseason Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2009NYY11 5.27550000 27.1221616151624
2010NYY01 7.50110000 6.06551134
2011NYY10 1.59110000 5.24111043
Total 22 5.08770000 39.0322222362331
Minor League Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
1995 R-Mets23 4.2898100 33.2271616222326
1996 R-Kingsport40 3.881212000 58.0312625075468
1997 R-Mets01 3.1832000 11.188402815
1997 A-Pittsfield31 4.7099000 44.0282623363548
1998 A-Kane County104 1.972020000119.07427263845186
1999 AA-Portland612 5.522623000120.2132917415571121
2000 A-Brevard Cty00 3.6822000 7.14330066
2000AAA-Calgary00 0.0011000 5.00000036
2001 A-Brevard Cty00 1.9322000 9.142200410
2004 A-Jupiter00 0.0011000 4.02100024
2004AAA-Albuquerque00 10.8011000 3.17441126
2006 AA-N.Hampshire10 1.5011000 6.02211039
2006 A-Dunedin00 3.3822000 8.09330126
2006AAA-Syracuse10 0.0011000 5.00000117
2007AAA-Syracuse00 1.8011000 5.03110017
2012AFA-Bradenton Marauders02 8.5322000 6.17960129
2012AAA-Indianapolis Indians01 11.2511000 4.07552040
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-4/227
Birthdate:
1/3/1977
Age:
36
Hometown:
North Little Rock, AR
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Team:
Pittsburgh Pirates
College:
No College
MLB Experience:
15
Salary:
$16,500,000
Awards:

2008: AL Strike Out Leader

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