Eddie Burke (baseball)

Edward D. Burke (October 6, 1866 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania – November 26, 1907 in Utica, New York), was a 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.

Eddie Burke
Outfielder
Born: (1866-10-06)October 6, 1866
Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Died: November 26, 1907(1907-11-26) (aged 41)
Utica, New York
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 runs30
Runs batted in413
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Led National League in games played with 135, 1893
  • Led National League in times hit by pitch with 25, 1893

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 RBI, 293 stolen bases and 319 bases on balls.

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