Sandy Burk
Born: 4/22/1887 in Columbus, OH, USA
Died: 10/11/1934 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-12 | Final Game: 1915-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Charles Sanford Burk
Biography
Sandy Burk was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach. Born in 1887, Burk's career spanned from 1910 to 1915. He made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 4 wins and 11 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. Throughout his career, he demonstrated his ability on the mound by striking out 86 batters and securing 2 saves.
While Burk's career statistics may reflect the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, his contributions to the game during a time of significant change in baseball cannot be overlooked. The early 1910s saw the emergence of new pitching techniques and strategies, as well as evolving offensive tactics. Burk's experience on the field provided him with valuable insights into the game, influencing younger players and contributing to the overall development of pitching in baseball. His legacy, though not widely celebrated, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 52 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 218.3 | 206 | 103 | 2 | 133 | 86 | 4.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 17 | 13 | 27 | 14 | 6.05 | -1261.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 54 | 33 | 47 | 15 | 5.12 | -2492.6 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.24 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 44.7 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 2.42 | - |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70.0 | 81 | 40 | 33 | 29 | 5.14 | - |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 1.00 | -154.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 67 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.090 | 0.103 | 0.104 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 13 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 19 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 52 | 3 | 7 | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BRO | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLN | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | PTF | P | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |