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Never reaching his so called full potential power hitting outfielder Pat Burrell has retired. He helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series, and the Giants win in 2010. But, it was not all rosy. Many times the fans should have been booing Burrell instead of Abreu. Abreu was better and even now at his age with his declining skills he still is. Burrell got a free pass in Philly. I was always a very vocal Burrell critic. Lets not overdo it praising him. He had some power, but was inconsistent. One of the dime a dozen Dave Kingman types that have passed through this game.
I thought he put together a pretty decent career. I wouldn't classify him with Dave Kingman though, I thought his career performance was more like Jay Buhner.
His BA was a bit lower than anticipated, but his walk rate was very good so his OBP was decent.
Injuries are injuries,so he didn't have a long career. If we say he fell short than we likely say the same thing about Greg Luzinski.
The Bat. Will always remeber he and his dog Elvis riding down Broad St with the Clydesdales in the 2008 championship parade. Hear the Phils may sign him to a 1-day contract so he can rightfully retire as a Phillie.
Burrell probably holds the all-time record for most years played as a regular in MLB after it became obvious that he did not possess the tools to play as a regular in MLB.
The Bat. Will always remeber he and his dog Elvis riding down Broad St with the Clydesdales in the 2008 championship parade. Hear the Phils may sign him to a 1-day contract so he can rightfully retire as a Phillie.
I think that's so stupid to sign for 1 day and then retire.
I moved out before the Phillies were good - however, when I was living there Pat the Bat definitely received very vocal criticism ..... plenty of people who were happy to focus on what he wasn't, instead of accepting what he was
Burrell probably holds the all-time record for most years played as a regular in MLB after it became obvious that he did not possess the tools to play as a regular in MLB.
Who was the previous record holder? Rick Cerone?
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