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Edward D. Burke (October 6, 1866 – November 26, 1907) 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 runs	30
Runs batted in	413
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1890) Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1890) Milwaukee Brewers (1891) Cincinnati Reds (1892) New York Giants (1892–1895) Cincinnati Reds (1895–1897)
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 RBIs, 293 stolen bases and 319 bases on balls.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders

Sources

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

External links

• Eddie Burke at Find a Grave

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