Jesse Burkett
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1890-1905)
Jesse Burkett was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1905 for 5 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 16 seasons. In 2,067 career games, he hit .338 with 2,850 hits, 75 home runs, and 952 RBI. He also pitched in 23 games, going 3-11 with a 5.56 ERA. Jesse Burkett was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 42,233.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Died
- 5/27/1953 in Worcester, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-22
- Last Game
- 1905-10-07
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1946 (Veterans)
Full name: Jesse Cail Burkett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,067 | 8,426 | 1,720 | 2,850 | 320 | 182 | 75 | 952 | 389 | 1,029 | 613 | .338 | .415 | .446 | .861 | 42,233 |
Career AVG .338 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +25.5% above league average.
Career OBP .415 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +24.3% above league average.
Career SLG .446 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +24.7% above league average.
Career OPS .861 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — +24.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | NY1 | NL | 101 | 401 | 67 | 124 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 60 | 14 | 33 | 52 | .309 | .260 (+19%) | .336 (+9%) | .351 (+31%) | .687 (+20%) | 1340.1 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 40 | 167 | 29 | 45 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 19 | .269 | .254 (+6%) | .331 (+8%) | .343 (+5%) | .675 (+6%) | 186.5 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 145 | 608 | 119 | 167 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 66 | 36 | 67 | 59 | .275 | .244 (+12%) | .316 (+10%) | .327 (+14%) | .644 (+12%) | 1384.0 |
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 125 | 511 | 145 | 178 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 82 | 39 | 98 | 23 | .348 | .279 (+25%) | .356 (+29%) | .379 (+29%) | .735 (+29%) | 3480.8 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 125 | 523 | 138 | 187 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 94 | 28 | 84 | 27 | .358 | .309 (+16%) | .379 (+18%) | .435 (+17%) | .814 (+17%) | 2265.3 |
| 1895 | CL4 | NL | 132 | 555 | 153 | 225 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 83 | 41 | 74 | 32 | .405 | .296 (+37%) | .361 (+33%) | .399 (+30%) | .761 (+31%) | 4122.8 |
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 133 | 586 | 160 | 240 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 72 | 34 | 49 | 19 | .410 | .290 (+41%) | .354 (+30%) | .387 (+40%) | .741 (+35%) | 4369.7 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 127 | 517 | 129 | 198 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 60 | 28 | 76 | 25 | .383 | .291 (+31%) | .354 (+32%) | .387 (+23%) | .741 (+27%) | 3366.7 |
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 150 | 624 | 114 | 213 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 19 | 69 | 30 | .341 | .270 (+26%) | .333 (+24%) | .347 (+15%) | .680 (+19%) | 2702.1 |
| 1899 | SLN | NL | 141 | 558 | 116 | 221 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 71 | 25 | 67 | 23 | .396 | .282 (+40%) | .343 (+35%) | .366 (+36%) | .710 (+36%) | 4322.1 |
| 1900 | SLN | NL | 141 | 559 | 88 | 203 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 68 | 32 | 62 | 35 | .363 | .279 (+30%) | .338 (+27%) | .366 (+29%) | .705 (+28%) | 3357.0 |
| 1901 | SLN | NL | 142 | 601 | 142 | 226 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 75 | 27 | 59 | 70 | .376 | .271 (+38%) | .326 (+35%) | .359 (+42%) | .686 (+38%) | 4764.8 |
| 1902 | SLA | AL | 138 | 553 | 97 | 169 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 52 | 23 | 71 | 25 | .306 | .266 (+15%) | .321 (+21%) | .343 (+22%) | .665 (+21%) | 2493.1 |
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 132 | 515 | 73 | 151 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 52 | 47 | .293 | .261 (+12%) | .316 (+14%) | .345 (+9%) | .662 (+11%) | 1256.5 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 147 | 575 | 72 | 156 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 78 | 64 | .271 | .246 (+10%) | .300 (+21%) | .321 (+7%) | .622 (+13%) | 1790.4 |
| 1905 | BOS | AL | 148 | 573 | 78 | 147 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 47 | 13 | 67 | 63 | .257 | .248 (+3%) | .307 (+10%) | .322 (+7%) | .629 (+8%) | 1031.5 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 2,067 | 8,426 | 1,720 | 2,850 | 320 | 182 | 75 | 952 | 389 | 1,029 | 613 | .338 | — | — | — | — | 42,233 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 134 | 73 | 92 | 82 | 5.57 | 3.88 (-43%) | -1971.5 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 123.0 | 144 | 76 | 94 | 84 | 5.56 | — | -1,971 | ||
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 (1140 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 562 | 2176 | 393 | 731 | 24 | 204 | .336 |
| Away | 577 | 2381 | 387 | 753 | 14 | 208 | .316 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-07 | BOS | NYY | W | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | BOS | NYY | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-06 | BOS | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | BOS | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-04 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-02 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | BOS | DET | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-09-29 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-09-28 | SLA | CHW | L | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 2054 | 295 | 3961 | 270 | 383 | 62 |
| P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 3 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | NY1 | OF | 90 | 0 | 108 | 23 | 28 | 4 |
| 1890 | NY1 | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 3 | 1 |
| 1891 | CL4 | OF | 40 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1892 | CL4 | OF | 145 | 0 | 271 | 20 | 31 | 7 |
| 1893 | CL4 | OF | 125 | 0 | 239 | 19 | 46 | 5 |
| 1894 | CL4 | OF | 125 | 0 | 242 | 17 | 24 | 5 |
| 1894 | CL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | CL4 | OF | 132 | 0 | 273 | 17 | 38 | 4 |
| 1896 | CL4 | OF | 133 | 0 | 269 | 18 | 23 | 4 |
| 1897 | CL4 | OF | 127 | 0 | 226 | 18 | 13 | 3 |
| 1898 | CL4 | OF | 150 | 0 | 268 | 17 | 19 | 3 |
| 1899 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899 | SLN | OF | 140 | 0 | 296 | 20 | 21 | 3 |
| 1900 | SLN | OF | 141 | 0 | 337 | 17 | 25 | 6 |
| 1901 | SLN | OF | 142 | 0 | 307 | 17 | 27 | 4 |
| 1902 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | SLA | OF | 137 | 0 | 300 | 17 | 26 | 5 |
| 1902 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | SLA | OF | 132 | 0 | 230 | 10 | 15 | 4 |
| 1904 | SLA | OF | 147 | 147 | 266 | 24 | 18 | 4 |
| 1905 | BOS | OF | 148 | 148 | 276 | 11 | 22 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1936 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 115 |
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Jesse Burkett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jesse Burkett debuted on April 22, 1890 and played a final game on October 7, 1905. The season rows list, in order, the New York Giants (1890), the Cleveland Spiders (1891 to 1898), the St. Louis Perfectos (1899), the St. Louis Cardinals (1900 to 1901), the St. Louis Browns (1902 to 1904), and the Boston Americans (1905). Burkett, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. Burkett is listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 155 pounds. Burkett was born on December 4, 1868, in Wheeling, WV, USA. Burkett's death is recorded on May 27, 1953, in Worcester, MA, USA. The given name on file is Jesse Cail Burkett.
Burkett's career batting table shows 2,067 games, 8,426 at bats and 2,850 hits, a .338 average, adding 75 home runs, 952 runs batted in, and 389 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .415 clip and slugging .446, Burkett finished with a .861 OPS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jesse Burkett
- What years did Jesse Burkett play?
- Jesse Burkett played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1905.
- Was Jesse Burkett a pitcher?
- Both. Jesse Burkett pitched in 23 games, going 3-11 with a 5.56 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Jesse Burkett hit?
- Jesse Burkett hit 75 career home runs with 2,850 hits.
- Is Jesse Burkett in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Jesse Burkett was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.
- What teams did Jesse Burkett play for?
- Jesse Burkett played for 5 teams: the New York Giants (1890), the Cleveland Spiders (1891–1898), the St. Louis Cardinals (1899–1901), the St. Louis Browns (1902–1904), and the Boston Americans (1905).
- What were Jesse Burkett's career stats?
- In 2,067 games, Jesse Burkett had 2,850 hits, 75 home runs, 952 RBI, 1,720 runs, and 389 stolen bases, with a .338 batting average. As a pitcher, in 23 games, he went 3-11 with a 5.56 ERA, 84 strikeouts, and 123.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jesse Burkett play?
- Jesse Burkett played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jesse Burkett and how much did he weigh?
- Jesse Burkett was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jesse Burkett hit each season?
- Jesse Burkett's home runs by season: 4 in 1890, 0 in 1891, 6 in 1892, 6 in 1893, 8 in 1894, 5 in 1895, 6 in 1896, 2 in 1897, 0 in 1898, 7 in 1899, 7 in 1900, 10 in 1901, 5 in 1902, 3 in 1903, 2 in 1904, and 4 in 1905. His most in one season was 10, in 1901.
- What was Jesse Burkett's career batting average?
- Jesse Burkett batted .338 over his career, with 2,850 hits in 8,426 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jesse Burkett have?
- Jesse Burkett drove in 952 runs in his career.
- What was Jesse Burkett's career ERA?
- Jesse Burkett finished with a 5.56 career ERA, going 3-11 with 84 strikeouts.