- Born
- Birth namePatrick Brian Burrell
- Nicknames
- Patsy
- Pat the Bat
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Pat Burrell was born on October 10, 1976 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Summer Catch (2001), Sunday Night Baseball (1990) and 2008 National League Championship Series (2008). He was previously married to Michelle Fonseca.
- SpouseMichelle Fonseca(November 10, 2007 - 2009) (divorced)
- Selected by Philadelphia Phillies with first overall pick in 1998 Major League Baseball Draft. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox out of high school, but opted to attend the University of Miami instead. Made major league debut on May 24, 2000 for the Phillies vs. the Houston Astros. Has drawn hitting comparisons to Mark McGwire early in his major league career. Tied for major league lead with 18 outfield assists in 2001.
- In March 2001 created a media frenzy in Philadelphia when he granted an interview to Penthouse.
- Outfielder/First Baseman for Philadelphia Phillies (2000-2008).
- Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 2000 Rookie All-Star Team.
- Co-winner (along with Chase Utley) of the 2005 Philadelphia Phillies Player of the Year award, as selected by the Philadelphia chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
- I can't say enough about the fans and the city of Philadelphia and what they've meant to me and how grateful I am to have played here so long. - when asked if he imagined the celebration in Phillies after the Phillies NLDS win in LA.
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