Enrique Burgos was born in Panama City, Panama. His father, Enrique Burgos, is a former left-handed pitcher who played in the minors and majors over a period of 17 years.[1] The younger Burgos preferred soccer to baseball, but took up the latter sport at age 14 and signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an amateur free agent on July 19, 2007, at the age of 16.[1][2][3]
Career
Arizona Diamondbacks
Burgos was a starting pitcher during most of his seven-plus years in the minor leagues, where he demonstrated the ability to strike out batters but also had a high walk rate. His ERA during his first four seasons was 5.93.[1] In 2012 the Diamondbacks moved him to the bullpen, where his ERA decreased to 2.35 in 2012 and 3.88 in 2013.[1] Between 2013 and 2014, he cut his walk rate over 50 percent, from more than one walk per inning in Low-A South Bend to 4.3 walks per nine innings in High-A Visalia.[4] He was added to the Diamondbacks 40-man roster on October 21, 2014.
He was promoted to the major leagues on April 29, 2015.[5] That night, he retired all three batters that he faced in the ninth inning of a Diamondbacks 9–1 win over the Colorado Rockies.[2]
Burgos was recalled from the Triple-A Reno Aces on July 2, 2016.[6]
He was designated for assignment on May 15, 2017, to create room for Reymond Fuentes who had his contract purchased from AAA.[7]
Atlanta Braves
On May 20, 2017, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.[8] On August 30, Burgos was designated for assignment by the Braves following the promotion of David Freitas.[9] In 24 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves, Burgos logged a 5.24 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 2 saves in 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[10]
Detroit Tigers
On December 5, 2017, Burgos signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers.[11] He was released on March 28, 2018.[12]
On July 19, 2019, Burgos had his contract selected by the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. Burgos posted a stellar 0.59 ERA in 16 appearances for Yucatán to close out the year. Burgos did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] In 2021, he made 25 appearances for the club, logging a 2.22 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 24.1 innings of work.
Burgos made 8 appearances for Yucatán in 2022, but struggled to a 7.36 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched. He was released by the team on July 13, 2022.
Miami Marlins
On January 13, 2023, Burgos signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[15] He made 3 appearances for the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, surrendering 6 earned runs in 3.1 innings pitched. Burgos was released by the Marlins on April 19.[16]
Mexican League (third stint)
On May 22, 2023, Burgos signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[17] In 31 games for Yucatán, Burgos posted a 3.03 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 2 saves in 29+2⁄3 innings pitched.[18]
On February 6, 2024, Yucatán loaned Burgos to the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.[19] In 7 games for Dos Laredos, Burgos compiled a 6.75 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 6+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On May 6, 2024, Burgos was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[20] In two games for Oaxaca, he recorded a 5.40 ERA with 4 strikeouts across 3+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 16, Burgos was released by the Guerreros.[21]
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