Edward D. Burke (October 6, 1866 – November 26, 1907) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of eight seasons, from until . During that time, he played for five teams: the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants."Eddie Burke" (profile and stats), in Baseball Reference Newsletter, retrieved online June 2, 2024."Eddie Burke" (profile and stats, minors), in Baseball Reference Newsletter, retrieved online June 2, 2024."Dumped: The Reds Again Beaten." Cincinnati, Ohio: The Cincinnati Enquirer, August 30, 1895, p. 2 (subscription required).
Formative years Born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1866, Burke spent many of his formative years playing baseball on a ballfield that was located on the north side of the polo grounds in that county."Their Own Eddie Burke." Northumberland, Pennsylvania: Public Press, September 6, 1895, p. 3 (subscription required).
Baseball career In 1890, Burke was traded in midseason along with pitcher Bill Day for Billy Sunday. This is the only recorded time the famed evangelist was traded during his baseball career.
In 855 games over eight seasons, Burke posted a .280 batting average (983-for-3516) with 747 runs, 30 home runs, 413 RBIs, 293 stolen bases and 319 bases on balls.
See also
List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
References
External links
Eddie Burke at SABR Bio Project