Dan Burke

Dan Burke was a professional baseball player born in 1868 who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1890 to 1892, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game as baseball began to evolve in popularity and style. Burke's time in the league was relatively brief, participating in 42 games over three seasons, with his tenure concluding on October 1, 1892. Throughout his career, Burke recorded 22 hits and achieved a batting average of .175. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 9 RBIs and successfully stole 2 bases, showcasing a degree of speed on the base paths typical of many players from his era. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Burke's participation during a formative time in baseball history reflects the challenges and competitive nature of the sport as it began to establish itself as America's pastime.