Al Burch

Born: 10/7/1883 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 10/5/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-06-19 | Final Game: 1911-07-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Albert William Burch

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Biography

Al Burch was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1906 to 1911. Born in 1883, Burch established himself as a versatile position player during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the livelier style of play that would emerge in the 1920s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 611 games, where he recorded 554 hits, 4 home runs, and 103 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .254. Burch was known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 96 stolen bases, which reflected the aggressive base-running tactics that were prevalent in his time. Burch's career unfolded during an era when baseball was evolving, both in terms of playing style and the growing popularity of the sport among American audiences. While not a superstar, he contributed to his teams with consistent performances and solid defensive skills. His ability to steal bases made him a valuable asset on the field, as he often set the table for his teammates. Burch's playing style and contributions to the game exemplified the gritty determination of players during the early 20th century, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented before his retirement on July 30, 1911.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
611	2185	254	554	48	20	4	103	96	186	286	0.254	0.312	0.299	0.612	-571.9

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — near 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
1906	STL	NL	91	335	40	89	5	1	0	11	15	37	58	0.266	.247 (+7%)	.307 (+10%)	.315 (-9%)	.622 (avg)	175.3
1907	STL	NL	48	154	18	35	3	1	0	5	7	17	34	0.227	.245 (-7%)	.304 (avg)	.308 (-16%)	.613 (-8%)	-143.7
1907	BRO	NL	40	120	12	35	2	2	0	12	5	11	22	0.292	.245 (+19%)	.304 (+15%)	.308 (+11%)	.613 (+13%)	-143.7
1908	BRO	NL	123	456	45	111	8	4	2	18	15	33	61	0.243	.240 (+1%)	.298 (-1%)	.306 (-5%)	.605 (-3%)	-233.7
1909	BRO	NL	152	601	80	163	20	6	1	30	38	51	59	0.271	.244 (+11%)	.306 (+7%)	.312 (+5%)	.618 (+6%)	722.3
1910	BRO	NL	103	352	41	83	8	3	1	20	13	22	30	0.236	.249 (-6%)	.317 (-12%)	.326 (-13%)	.644 (-12%)	-812.5
1911	BRO	NL	54	167	18	38	2	3	0	7	3	15	22	0.228	.266 (-15%)	.336 (-13%)	.356 (-23%)	.693 (-18%)	-526.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	13	137	7	4	10
2B	4	1	7	13	0	0
OF	555	508	1088	98	62	29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	SLN	OF	91	90	155	15	12	6
1907	SLN	OF	48	48	85	10	8	4
1907	BRO	2B	1	1	1	5	0	0
1907	BRO	OF	36	34	64	9	9	0
1908	BRO	OF	116	116	242	24	8	6
1909	BRO	1B	1	1	15	0	0	1
1909	BRO	OF	151	152	320	23	16	4
1910	BRO	1B	13	12	122	7	4	9
1910	BRO	OF	70	68	124	11	6	6
1911	BRO	2B	3	0	6	8	0	0
1911	BRO	OF	43	0	98	6	3	3