Dave Burba was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He was born on July 7, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, and attended The Ohio State University, where he played college baseball.
Burba was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 1987 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Mariners in 1990 and played for them until 1993. He then played for the San Francisco Giants from 1994 to 1995, the Cincinnati Reds from 1996 to 1999, the Cleveland Indians from 1999 to 2000, the Texas Rangers in 2001, and the Milwaukee Brewers in 2004.
Burba was known for his versatility as a pitcher, as he could pitch both as a starter and a reliever. He had a career record of 115 wins and 87 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.49. He also recorded 1,221 strikeouts in 1,853 innings pitched.
Burba's best season came in 1998 when he was playing for the Reds. He had a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, with an ERA of 4.25. He also recorded 148 strikeouts in 208 innings pitched. He was named an All-Star that year and helped lead the Reds to the National League Central Division title.
Burba retired from baseball in 2004 after playing for the Brewers. He then became a pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system. He also worked as a scout for the San Francisco Giants and as a pitching coach for the independent league team, the San Rafael Pacifics.
Overall, Dave Burba had a successful career as a professional baseball player. He was known for his versatility as a pitcher and his ability to pitch effectively as both a starter and a reliever. He was also a valuable member of several teams throughout his career and helped lead the Reds to a division title in 1998.
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