Glenn Burke
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1979)
Glenn Burke was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 225 career games, he hit .237 with 124 hits, 2 home runs, and 38 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 5/30/1995 in San Leandro, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1976-04-09
- Last Game
- 1979-06-04
Full name: Glenn Lawrence Burke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 523 | 50 | 124 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 35 | 22 | 70 | .237 | .270 | .291 | .561 | -1,660 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.
Career OPS .561 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | LAN | NL | 25 | 46 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -92.2 |
| 1977 | LAN | NL | 83 | 169 | 16 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 22 | .254 | .264 (-4%) | .329 (-15%) | .401 (-20%) | .730 (-18%) | -490.0 |
| 1978 | LAN | NL | 16 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 78 | 200 | 19 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 26 | .235 | .257 (-9%) | .323 (-16%) | .378 (-23%) | .702 (-20%) | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 23 | 89 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | .213 | .265 (-20%) | .329 (-25%) | .397 (-35%) | .727 (-30%) | -436.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 225 | 523 | 50 | 124 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 35 | 22 | 70 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -1,018 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (225 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 119 | 246 | 26 | 54 | 2 | 21 | .220 |
| Away | 106 | 277 | 24 | 70 | 0 | 17 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-04 | OAK | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1979-06-03 | OAK | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-02 | OAK | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979-06-01 | OAK | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-05-31 | OAK | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-30 | OAK | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-05-28 | OAK | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-27 | OAK | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-05-26 | OAK | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-25 | OAK | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 135 |
| Right Field | 22 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt College | Oakland | CA | 1971, 1972 |
Glenn Burke: the record in brief
Glenn Burke played a first major league game on April 9, 1976 and a last one on June 4, 1979. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1976 to 1978) and the Oakland Athletics (1978 through 1979). At 6'0" and 195 pounds, Burke is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Burke both batted and threw right-handed. Burke was born on November 16, 1952, in Oakland, CA, USA. Burke's death is recorded on May 30, 1995, in San Leandro, CA, USA. On the record, Glenn Burke was born Glenn Lawrence Burke.
In 225 games and 523 at bats, Burke batted .237 with 124 hits, adding 2 homers, 38 runs batted in, and 35 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .270 and the slugging percentage .291, for an OPS of .561. Over the seasons Burke played, league hitters batted .261; the .237 career figure is 9.1% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 47, in 1978. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .254 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Burke
- What years did Glenn Burke play?
- Glenn Burke played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979.
- Was Glenn Burke a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Burke was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Glenn Burke hit?
- Glenn Burke hit 2 career home runs with 124 hits.
- What was Glenn Burke's career batting average?
- Glenn Burke batted .237 over his career, with 124 hits in 523 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Burke have?
- Glenn Burke drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Burke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Burke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.