Jack Burdock

Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1872-1891)

Jack Burdock was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1872 to 1891 for 7 teams, including the Brooklyn Atlantics, a span of 20 seasons. In 1,187 career games, he hit .250 with 1,231 hits, 18 home runs, and 501 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

AVG .250
HR 18
RBI 501
H 1,231
OPS .588
PIV -2,433
Position
Second Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 158 lb
Born
1852 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died
11/27/1931 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut
1872-05-02
Last Game
1891-07-23

Full name: John Joseph Burdock

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Career Batting Statistics

Jack Burdock — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,187 4,915 778 1,231 164 50 18 501 59 140 367 .250 .273 .315 .588 -2,433

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS .588 vs. league average .630 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jack Burdock Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1872 BR2 37 174 27 47 3 0 0 14 0 1 1 .270 .285 (-5%) .296 (-8%) .347 (-17%) .644 (-13%) -296.1
1873 BR2 55 245 56 62 7 1 2 36 3 7 4 .253 .290 (-13%) .304 (-10%) .357 (-12%) .661 (-11%) -372.3
1874 NY2 61 273 45 75 11 4 1 26 4 1 5 .275 .273 (avg) .282 (-2%) .333 (+7%) .615 (+3%) 75.7
1875 HR1 74 350 72 103 12 5 0 35 20 3 13 .294 .253 (+16%) .260 (+15%) .309 (+15%) .570 (+15%) 757.2
1876 HAR NL 69 309 66 80 9 1 0 23 0 13 16 .259 .265 (-2%) .277 (+4%) .320 (-8%) .598 (-2%) -28.9
1877 HAR NL 58 277 35 72 6 0 0 9 0 2 16 .260 .271 (-4%) .289 (-8%) .337 (-17%) .626 (-13%) -459.2
1878 BSN NL 60 246 37 64 12 6 0 25 0 3 17 .260 .259 (avg) .278 (-3%) .319 (+12%) .597 (+5%) 101.7
1879 BSN NL 84 359 64 86 10 3 0 36 0 9 28 .240 .255 (-6%) .270 (-5%) .328 (-14%) .599 (-10%) -406.5
1880 BSN NL 86 356 58 90 17 4 2 35 0 8 26 .253 .244 (+3%) .267 (+1%) .319 (+6%) .586 (+4%) 179.2
1881 BSN NL 73 282 36 67 12 4 1 24 0 7 18 .238 .260 (-9%) .290 (-12%) .338 (-6%) .628 (-8%) -364.1
1882 BSN NL 83 319 36 76 6 7 0 27 0 9 24 .238 .248 (-4%) .275 (-6%) .329 (-9%) .605 (-8%) -329.9
1883 BSN NL 96 400 80 132 27 8 5 88 0 14 35 .330 .257 (+28%) .285 (+23%) .345 (+38%) .631 (+31%) 2006.0
1884 BSN NL 87 361 65 97 14 4 6 49 0 15 52 .269 .243 (+10%) .278 (+7%) .327 (+16%) .606 (+12%) 641.0
1885 BSN NL 45 169 18 24 5 0 0 7 0 8 18 .142 .244 (-42%) .287 (-37%) .325 (-47%) .613 (-43%) -967.3
1886 BSN NL 59 221 26 48 6 1 0 25 3 11 27 .217 .246 (-12%) .302 (-16%) .331 (-24%) .634 (-20%) -622.8
1887 BSN NL 65 237 36 61 6 0 0 29 19 18 22 .257 .270 (-5%) .331 (-3%) .373 (-24%) .705 (-14%) -462.8
1888 BSN NL 22 79 5 16 0 0 0 4 1 2 5 .203 .238 (-15%) .290 (-20%) .319 (-37%) .610 (-29%) -300.6
1888 BR3 AA 70 246 15 30 1 2 1 8 9 8 39 .122 .238 (-49%) .290 (-43%) .319 (-52%) .610 (-48%) -300.6
1891 BRO NL 3 12 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 .083 — — — — 0.0
Career · 19 seasons 1,187 4,915 778 1,231 164 50 18 501 59 140 367 .250 — — — — -1,150

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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jack Burdock — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1086 0 3075 3322 664 437
3B 67 60 168 144 70 8
C 7 1 3 4 3 0
OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
SS 37 35 50 113 56 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jack Burdock — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 2B 2 0 3 3 0 0
1872 BR2 C 4 1 3 4 2 0
1872 BR2 SS 36 35 50 112 56 2
1873 BR2 2B 55 0 170 166 75 24
1873 BR2 C 2 0 0 0 0 0
1874 NY2 3B 60 60 160 131 64 7
1874 NY2 OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
1875 HR1 2B 73 0 208 185 46 24
1875 HR1 3B 2 0 3 0 2 0
1875 HR1 C 1 0 0 0 1 0
1876 HAR 2B 69 0 211 174 45 18
1876 HAR 3B 1 0 0 1 0 1
1877 HAR 2B 55 0 185 189 40 25
1877 HAR 3B 3 0 5 12 4 0
1878 BSN 2B 60 0 245 212 41 34
1879 BSN 2B 84 0 303 300 59 43
1880 BSN 2B 86 0 328 275 50 39
1881 BSN 2B 72 0 202 207 40 35
1881 BSN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1882 BSN 2B 83 0 223 256 35 28
1883 BSN 2B 96 0 224 290 44 39
1884 BSN 2B 87 0 183 278 39 23
1884 BSN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 BSN 2B 45 0 99 134 21 16
1886 BSN 2B 59 0 145 165 33 22
1887 BSN 2B 65 0 117 188 41 34
1888 BSN 2B 22 0 53 68 13 9
1888 BR3 2B 70 0 172 223 42 23
1891 BRO 2B 3 0 4 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Jack Burdock Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 7
Second Base 1086
Third Base 67
Shortstop 36
Left Field 2
Center Field 1

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Jack Burdock (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Davy Force
    .249 avg, 1 HR
  2. 96
    Doc Lavan
    .245 avg, 7 HR
  3. 96
    Everett Scott
    .249 avg, 20 HR
  4. 94
    Tommy Thevenow
    .247 avg, 2 HR
  5. 93
    Hick Carpenter
    .259 avg, 18 HR
  6. 87
    Cesar Izturis
    .254 avg, 17 HR

Jack Burdock: the record in brief

May 2, 1872 and July 23, 1891 bracket Jack Burdock's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Brooklyn Atlantics (1872 to 1873), the New York Mutuals (1874), the Hartford Dark Blues (1875 through 1877), the Boston Red Caps (1878 through 1882), the Boston Beaneaters (1883 through 1888), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888), and the Brooklyn Grooms (1891). Burdock played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born in 1852, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Burdock was listed at 5'9" and 158 pounds. Burdock's death is recorded on November 27, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Burdock's full given name, per the bio, is John Joseph Burdock.

Burdock finished with 1,231 hits from 4,915 at bats in 1,187 games, which works out to .250, plus 18 homers, 501 runs batted in, and 59 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .273 and the slugging percentage .315, for an OPS of .588. The .250 career average is close to the .254 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 6.6% below league average (.588 against .630).

Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Burdock

What years did Jack Burdock play?
Jack Burdock played in Major League Baseball from 1872 to 1891.
Was Jack Burdock a pitcher?
No. Jack Burdock was a position player (Second Baseman).
How many home runs did Jack Burdock hit?
Jack Burdock hit 18 career home runs with 1,231 hits.
What teams did Jack Burdock play for?
Jack Burdock played for 6 teams: the Brooklyn Atlantics (1872–1873), the New York Mutuals (1874), the Hartford Dark Blues (1875), the Hartford Dark Blues (1876–1877), the Boston Beaneaters (1878–1888), and the Brooklyn Grooms (1888, 1891).
What were Jack Burdock's career stats?
In 1,187 games, Jack Burdock had 1,231 hits, 18 home runs, 501 RBI, 778 runs, and 59 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
What position did Jack Burdock play?
Jack Burdock played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jack Burdock and how much did he weigh?
Jack Burdock was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 158 pounds.
How many home runs did Jack Burdock hit each season?
Jack Burdock's home runs by season: 0 in 1872, 2 in 1873, 1 in 1874, 0 in 1875, 0 in 1876, 0 in 1877, 0 in 1878, 0 in 1879, 2 in 1880, 1 in 1881, 0 in 1882, 5 in 1883, 6 in 1884, 0 in 1885, 0 in 1886, 0 in 1887, 1 in 1888, and 0 in 1891. His most in one season was 6, in 1884.
What was Jack Burdock's career batting average?
Jack Burdock batted .250 over his career, with 1,231 hits in 4,915 at bats.
How many RBI did Jack Burdock have?
Jack Burdock drove in 501 runs in his career.
Is Jack Burdock in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jack Burdock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.