Eddie Burke | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, U.S. | October 6, 1866|
Died: November 26, 1907 Utica, New York, U.S. | (aged 41)|
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 19, 1890, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 19, 1897, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .280 |
Home runs | 30 |
Runs batted in | 413 |
Teams | |
Edward D. Burke (October 6, 1866 – November 26, 1907) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of eight seasons, from 1890 until 1897. During that time, he played for five teams: the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants.
In 1890, Burke was traded in midseason along with pitcher Bill Day for Billy Sunday. This is the only recorded time the famed evangelist was traded during his baseball career.
In 855 games over eight seasons, Burke posted a .280 batting average (983-for-3516) with 747 runs, 30 home runs, 413 RBIs, 293 stolen bases and 319 bases on balls.
See also
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)