2016: Enters his 15th professional season. Signed by Southern Maryland on April 5th.
2015: Spent the entire season with Southern Maryland. Opening night starter, did not factor in the decision. Left the game on May 5th against Camden with a forearm injury. Returned from injury on the 20th, and pitched 1.1 inning out of the bullpen against Camden. Picked up his first win of the season against Lancaster on the 22nd, throwing 3.0 innings out of the bullpen. Got the start on June 13th and received the victory, throwing 7.0 innings, allowing two runs on five hits, and striking out five. Picked up two straight victories on July 26th and the 31st against Somerset and Sugar Land. Threw a season high 7.2 innings against Sugar Land, allowing just one run on five hits, striking out seven. Playoffs: went 0-2 in two starts and 10.1 innings pitched…
Previous Career: Selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 31st round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Signed by John Shafer on May 26th 2001. Pitched at the Major League level for Baltimore, Toronto, and Pittsburgh for a combined six seasons.
Personal/Amateur: Brian James Burres, born on April 8th 1981 in Oregon City, Oregon. Graduated from Sam Barlow High School where he was an all-conference pitcher and position player of the year. Attended Mount Hood Community College. Resides in Nashville, Tennessee.