A.J. Burnett New York Yankees Memorabilia and Apparel

A. J. Burnett New York Yankees Navy Jersey Name and Number T-Shirt 2XL

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A. J. Burnett is a right-handed starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Previously, he played for the Florida Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays. Burnett was an eighth-round pick of the New York Mets in the 1995 amateur draft, but he was traded to the Marlins after the 1997 season when the Marlins dismantled their 1997 World Series championship roster. On May 12, 2001, Burnett recorded a no-hitter in a complete game shut-out against the San Diego Padres in his second start of the season. He shut down the Padres with the 3-0 victory even after issuing nine walks, helping his own cause by striking out seven Padres hitters. His game-worn cap and a baseball from the game are on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. On the morning of December 6, 2005, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Burnett to a five-year, $55 million deal. Burnett finished the 2008 season with an 18-10 record and established career highs in almost every single pitching category. He set a career high with 18 wins, appeared in 35 games while starting 34 games, pitched 221 1/3 innings, and led the American league with 231 strikeouts. His 34 starts also led the AL. On December 18, 2008, Burnett signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the New York Yankees. Burnett is essentially a two-pitch pitcher, relying on the combination of his fastball and curveball.