Jake Burger is an American first baseman who has carved out a steady role in the major leagues since his debut on July 2, 2021. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 10, 1996, Burger profiles as a right-handed power hitter who doesn’t do a lot of flashy things — he just keeps hitting the ball over the fence.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Jake Burger
- Position: First Base
- Team: Texas Rangers
- Number: 21
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 229 lb
- Born: April 10, 1996 (age 30) — St. Louis, USA 🇺🇸
- MLB Debut: July 2, 2021
Background
Burger followed the classic power-prospect path to the majors: minor league development, technical refinement, and patience. He worked his way through the system before finally breaking into the big leagues in the summer of 2021, opening a professional chapter that has steadily grown in production year over year.
Professional Career
Burger has suited up for multiple organizations during his MLB tenure, and his best season so far came in 2024 with the Miami Marlins — a .250 average, 29 home runs, 76 RBI, 68 runs scored, and a .761 OPS. That was his breakout year as a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat.
Now with the Texas Rangers, Burger has settled into a regular lineup spot. In 2025 he posted 16 home runs and 53 RBI with a .236 average. Through 2026, he has already reached 19 home runs and 68 RBI while hitting .233 — consistent double-digit power production, even if the batting average stays modest.
Career Stats Snapshot
- 2026 — Texas Rangers: .233 AVG | 19 HR | 68 RBI | 49 R | .700 OPS | 2 SB
- 2025 — Texas Rangers: .236 AVG | 16 HR | 53 RBI | 43 R | .688 OPS | 1 SB
- 2024 — Miami Marlins: .250 AVG | 29 HR | 76 RBI | 68 R | .761 OPS | 1 SB
Awards & Recognition
Burger hasn’t taken home a Silver Slugger or an MVP award, and that’s not really his story. His value is defined by reliability: he’s a guy who keeps putting up double-digit home run totals and protecting the middle of a lineup. Not every roster piece needs a trophy case — some just need to produce, and Burger does.
Fun Fact
For a guy who plays a position that doesn’t demand much athleticism, Burger leans fully into the first baseman mold: in his last two seasons combined, he’s stolen just 3 bases total (2 in 2026, 1 in 2025). He’s a station-to-station power hitter through and through — and he’s perfectly fine with that label.
