Steve Burke
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1978)
Steve Burke was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 2 seasons. Across 24 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 3.34 ERA and 22 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-10
- Last Game
- 1978-06-02
Full name: Steven Michael Burke
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2.87 | 4.00 (+28%) | 269.6 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 46 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 3.49 | 3.69 (+5%) | -374.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.2 | 58 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 3.34 | — | -105 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 36.2 | 31 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 2.95 |
| Away | 11 | 28.0 | 27 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 3.86 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-02 | SEA | BAL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-06-01 | SEA | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-31 | SEA | KCR | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-05-25 | SEA | KCR | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978-05-23 | SEA | KCR | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-05-19 | SEA | TEX | — | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-12 | SEA | TOR | — | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-10 | SEA | CLE | — | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978-05-03 | SEA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-27 | SEA | LAA | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
Steve Burke: the record in brief
According to the bio, Steve Burke debuted on September 10, 1977 and played a final game on June 2, 1978. All of the seasons listed were played for the Seattle Mariners. Burke played primarily as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on March 5, 1955, in Stockton, CA, USA, Burke was listed at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio lists the given name Steven Michael.
Burke pitched in 24 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-2 record and 3.34 ERA. Burke had 22 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same years, Burke was 13.1% better. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.49 in 1978, when the league's was 3.69.
Burke's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 48 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Burke, 24 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 4 putouts and 11 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Burke
- What years did Steve Burke play?
- Steve Burke played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978.
- Was Steve Burke a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Burke pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 22 strikeouts.
- What teams did Steve Burke play for?
- Steve Burke played for one team, the Seattle Mariners (1977–1978).
- What were Steve Burke's career stats?
- In 24 games, Steve Burke went 0-2 with a 3.34 ERA, 22 strikeouts, and 64.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Steve Burke play?
- Steve Burke played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Burke and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Burke was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Steve Burke's career ERA?
- Steve Burke finished with a 3.34 career ERA, going 0-2 with 22 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Burke have?
- Steve Burke recorded 22 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Burke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Burke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.