Al Burch
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1911)
Al Burch was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1911 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 6 seasons. In 611 career games, he hit .254 with 554 hits, 4 home runs, and 103 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 10/5/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-06-19
- Last Game
- 1911-07-30
Full name: Albert William Burch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | 2,185 | 254 | 554 | 48 | 20 | 4 | 103 | 96 | 186 | 286 | .254 | .312 | .299 | .612 | -308 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .299 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .634 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 91 | 335 | 40 | 89 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 37 | 58 | .266 | .247 (+7%) | .307 (+10%) | .315 (-9%) | .622 (avg) | 175.3 |
| 1907 | SLN | NL | 48 | 154 | 18 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 34 | .227 | .245 (-7%) | .304 (avg) | .308 (-16%) | .613 (-8%) | -130.3 |
| 1907 | BRO | NL | 40 | 120 | 12 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 22 | .292 | .245 (+19%) | .304 (+15%) | .308 (+11%) | .613 (+13%) | -130.3 |
| 1908 | BRO | NL | 123 | 456 | 45 | 111 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 61 | .243 | .240 (+1%) | .298 (-1%) | .306 (-5%) | .605 (-3%) | -184.9 |
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 152 | 601 | 80 | 163 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 38 | 51 | 59 | .271 | .244 (+11%) | .306 (+7%) | .312 (+5%) | .618 (+6%) | 722.3 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 103 | 352 | 41 | 83 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 30 | .236 | .249 (-6%) | .317 (-12%) | .326 (-13%) | .644 (-12%) | -665.6 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 54 | 167 | 18 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 22 | .228 | .266 (-15%) | .336 (-13%) | .356 (-23%) | .693 (-18%) | -471.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 611 | 2,185 | 254 | 554 | 48 | 20 | 4 | 103 | 96 | 186 | 286 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -685 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (614 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 323 | 1115 | 138 | 289 | 2 | 57 | .259 |
| Away | 291 | 1074 | 117 | 265 | 2 | 44 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-30 | BRO | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-25 | BRO | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-07-24 | BRO | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-07-22 | BRO | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-21 | BRO | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-07-20 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-07-19 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-19 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-07-18 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-07-13 | BRO | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 13 | 137 | 7 | 4 | 10 |
| 2B | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 555 | 508 | 1088 | 98 | 62 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | OF | 91 | 90 | 155 | 15 | 12 | 6 |
| 1907 | SLN | OF | 48 | 48 | 85 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| 1907 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | BRO | OF | 36 | 34 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1908 | BRO | OF | 116 | 116 | 242 | 24 | 8 | 6 |
| 1909 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | BRO | OF | 151 | 152 | 320 | 23 | 16 | 4 |
| 1910 | BRO | 1B | 13 | 12 | 122 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| 1910 | BRO | OF | 70 | 68 | 124 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| 1911 | BRO | 2B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | OF | 43 | 0 | 98 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 118 |
| Center Field | 325 |
| Right Field | 120 |
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Al Burch: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 19, 1906 and the final game on July 30, 1911, Al Burch built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1906 to 1907), the Brooklyn Superbas (1907 to 1910), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911). The bio lists Burch as an outfielder who threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Burch is listed at 5'8" and 160 pounds. Burch was born on October 7, 1883, in Albany, NY, USA. Burch died on October 5, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Al Burch was the playing name; the full given name is Albert William.
In 611 games and 2,185 at bats, Burch batted .254 with 554 hits; the totals also include 4 homers, 103 RBI, and 96 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .312 and .299 give Burch a career OPS of .612. The .254 career average is close to the .249 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 163 hits of 1909. The RBI column peaks at 30 in 1909. On the bases, the high point was 38 steals in 1909.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Burch
- What years did Al Burch play?
- Al Burch played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1911.
- Was Al Burch a pitcher?
- No. Al Burch was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Al Burch hit?
- Al Burch hit 4 career home runs with 554 hits.
- What was Al Burch's career batting average?
- Al Burch batted .254 over his career, with 554 hits in 2,185 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Burch have?
- Al Burch drove in 103 runs in his career.
- Is Al Burch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Burch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.