Joe Burke

Born: 12/7/1867 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 11/3/1940 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-09-26 | Final Game: 1891-07-23

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Aloysius Burke

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Biography

Joe Burke, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1891. Primarily serving as a position player, Burke made a brief but notable impact in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Despite his short tenure, Burke demonstrated remarkable hitting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .500 over 3 games. He accumulated 5 hits and drove in 3 runs, showcasing his potential during his limited opportunities on the field. Burke's playing career was marked by its brevity, as he participated in only 3 games at the major league level. Nonetheless, his high batting average and ability to produce runs highlight the talent that existed during a formative period in baseball history. While he did not achieve the longevity or fame of some of his contemporaries, Joe Burke remains a part of the rich tapestry of 19th-century baseball, representing the early evolution of the game and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
34.0	34.0	4.0	4.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.118	0.118	0.235	0.353

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1937	34.0	34.0	4.0	4.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.118	0.118	0.235	0.353

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	10	3	5	0	0	0	3	0	1	2	0.500	0.583	0.500	1.083	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +94.0% above league average.

Career OBP .583 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +74.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +43.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.083 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +58.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	SL4	AA	2	6	3	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1891	CN3	AA	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	4	5	0	0
3B	2	0	0	6	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	SL4	3B	2	0	0	6	2	0
1891	CN3	2B	1	0	4	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	2