Frank Burke
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1907)
Frank Burke was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1907 for the New York Giants and the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .188 with 26 hits and 9 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / —
- Died
- 9/17/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-14
- Last Game
- 1907-08-01
Full name: Frank Aloysius Burke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 138 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 16 | .188 | .253 | .225 | .478 | -494 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.
Career OPS .478 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — 22.7% below 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 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 43 | 129 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 13 | .178 | .245 (-27%) | .304 (-20%) | .308 (-37%) | .613 (-29%) | -494.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 138 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 16 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -494 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 76 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 | .224 |
| Away | 20 | 62 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .145 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-01 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-31 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-31 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-22 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-20 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-07-19 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-07-18 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1907-07-17 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-16 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-07-15 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Frank Burke: the record in brief
September 14, 1906 and August 1, 1907 bracket Frank Burke's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the New York Giants (1906) and the Boston Doves (1907). Born on February 16, 1880, in Carbon County, PA, USA, Burke is listed as an outfielder. Burke's death is recorded on September 17, 1946, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Frank Burke was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Aloysius.
The batting record for Burke: 51 games, 26 hits in 138 at bats, and a .188 average, plus 9 RBI. Reaching base at a .253 clip and slugging .225, Burke finished with a .478 OPS. Set against a .246 league average for the same years, Burke's .188 average sits 23.5% below it. By OPS the gap is 22.7% below league average (.478 against .618). The hits column peaks at 23, in 1907. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .178 in 1907, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Burke
- What years did Frank Burke play?
- Frank Burke played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1907.
- Was Frank Burke a pitcher?
- No. Frank Burke was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Burke hit?
- Frank Burke hit 0 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did Frank Burke play for?
- Frank Burke played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1906) and the Boston Doves (1907).
- What were Frank Burke's career stats?
- In 51 games, Frank Burke had 26 hits, 9 RBI, 8 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .188 batting average.
- What position did Frank Burke play?
- Frank Burke played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Burke?
- Frank Burke was listed at 5 feet 8 inches.
- What was Frank Burke's career batting average?
- Frank Burke batted .188 over his career, with 26 hits in 138 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Burke have?
- Frank Burke drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Burke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Burke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.