Corbin Burnes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
As of August 2023, he is the co-ace of the Brewers’ pitching staff alongside Brandon Woodruff. Burnes is a two-time All-Star and was the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner.
Burnes was drafted by the Brewers in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2018. He quickly established himself as one of the best young pitchers in baseball, and in 2021, he led the NL in ERA (2.94) and strikeouts per nine innings (12.6).
Burnes is a right-handed pitcher who throws a four-seam fastball, a cutter, a curveball, and a changeup. His fastball averages 96 miles per hour (154 kilometers per hour), and his cutter is one of the most effective in baseball.
Burnes is known for his pinpoint control and ability to induce ground balls. He has a career ground ball rate of 53.6%, which is one of the highest in baseball.
Burnes is a key part of the Brewers’ success in recent years. He has helped lead the team to two NL Central division titles and one NL Wild Card Game appearance.
Here are some of his career highlights:
- 2x All-Star (2021, 2022)
- 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner
- 2021 NL ERA leader (2.94)
- 2021 NL strikeouts per nine innings leader (12.6)
- 2021 NL innings pitched leader (200.1)
- 2021 NL complete games leader (4)
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