Eddie Burke (baseball)
| Eddie Burke | |
|---|---|
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: October 6, 1866 Northumberland, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: November 26, 1907 (aged 41) Utica, New York, U.S. | |
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.[1][2][3]
Formative years
[edit]Born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1866, Burke spent many of his formative years playing baseball on a ballfield that was located on the north side of the polo grounds in that county.[4]
Baseball career
[edit]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
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References
[edit]- ^ "Eddie Burke" (profile and stats), in Baseball Reference Newsletter, retrieved online June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Eddie Burke" (profile and stats, minors), in Baseball Reference Newsletter, retrieved online June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Dumped: The Reds Again Beaten." Cincinnati, Ohio: The Cincinnati Inquirer, August 30, 1895, p. 2 (subscription required).
- ^ "Their Own Eddie Burke." Northumberland, Pennsylvania: Public Press, September 6, 1895, p. 3 (subscription required).
- 1866 births
- 1907 deaths
- Major League Baseball outfielders
- Baseball players from Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Phillies players
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
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