Sean Patrick Burroughs is a former American professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for various teams, including the San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, between 2002 and 2012. He is also notable for winning a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
September 12, 1980: Sean Burroughs is Born
Sean Patrick Burroughs, an American professional baseball third baseman, was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
1992: Little League World Series Champion
Sean Burroughs' team wins the 1992 Little League World Series after their opponent in the championship round is disqualified.
1993: Consecutive No-Hitters in Little League World Series
Sean Burroughs pitches consecutive no-hitters during the 1993 Little League World Series, which his team won.
1998: Drafted by the San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres select Sean Burroughs in the first round, ninth overall, of the MLB draft.
1999: Minor League Baseball with Fort Wayne Wizards and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Sean Burroughs plays Minor League Baseball for the Fort Wayne Wizards and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
2000: All-Star Futures Game MVP
Sean Burroughs appears in the All-Star Futures Game and is named the game's most valuable player.
2000: Olympic Gold Medal
Sean Burroughs wins a gold medal playing baseball at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
2001: Minor League Baseball with the Portland Beavers
Sean Burroughs plays Minor League Baseball for the Portland Beavers.
2002: Major League Debut
Sean Burroughs makes his Major League Baseball debut for the San Diego Padres.
2002: Splits Season Between Padres and Portland
Sean Burroughs splits the season between the San Diego Padres and their minor league affiliate, the Portland Beavers.
2003: Full-Time Third Baseman for the Padres
Sean Burroughs becomes the full-time third baseman for the San Diego Padres.
2005: Optioned to Durham Bulls and Released by the Rays
Sean Burroughs is optioned to the Durham Bulls, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Triple-A affiliate. He is later released by the Rays.
2005: Traded to Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Sean Burroughs is traded from the San Diego Padres to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
2005: Demoted to Minor Leagues
The San Diego Padres demote Sean Burroughs to the minor leagues.
December 24, 2006: Signs with Seattle Mariners
Sean Burroughs signs a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
November 22, 2010: Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks
Sean Burroughs signs a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2010: Returns to Baseball
After taking time away from the game, Sean Burroughs returns to baseball.
May 18, 2011: Contract Purchased by Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks purchase Sean Burroughs' contract.
July 1, 2011: Returns to Diamondbacks Starting Lineup
After being outrighted to the minor leagues, Sean Burroughs is returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting lineup.
2011: Returns to Major League Baseball
After four seasons out of the major leagues, Sean Burroughs returns to play for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2011: Plays in Venezuelan Winter League
During the offseason, Sean Burroughs plays in the Venezuelan Winter League.
October 2012: Elects Minor League Free Agency
Sean Burroughs elects minor league free agency.
2012: Plays for the Minnesota Twins
Sean Burroughs plays for the Minnesota Twins.
2013: Signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
Sean Burroughs signs a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and plays for their Double-A affiliate, the Chattanooga Lookouts.
2014: Signs with Bridgeport Bluefish
Sean Burroughs signs with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
August 8, 2015: Traded to Long Island Ducks
Sean Burroughs is traded to the Long Island Ducks for outfielder Bryan Sabatella.
August 1, 2016: Returns to Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish reacquire Sean Burroughs from the Long Island Ducks.
May 9, 2024: Sean Burroughs Passes Away
Sean Patrick Burroughs passed away.
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