Ernie Burch

Born: 9/9/1856 in DeKalb County, IL, USA

Died: 10/12/1892 in Guthrie, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-15 | Final Game: 1887-07-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ernest A. Burch

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Biography

Ernie Burch was a notable position player in the early years of professional baseball, whose career spanned from 1884 until 1887. Born in 1856, Burch emerged during a transformative period in the sport, when baseball was evolving rapidly and gaining popularity in the United States. Over the course of his career, he played in 194 games, accumulating 200 hits with a batting average of .26. He demonstrated a well-rounded offensive skill set, contributing 4 home runs and 105 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 31 stolen bases. Burch's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 19th century, a time often referred to as the "deadball era," characterized by low-scoring games and an emphasis on strategic play. His ability to drive in runs and steal bases made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Burch's contributions to the game during its formative years helped pave the way for future generations of players. His legacy is a testament to the rich history of baseball and the players who laid the groundwork for the sport we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
194	768	134	200	30	10	4	105	31	73	38	0.260	0.328	0.341	0.669	608.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.643 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
1884	CL2	NL	32	124	9	26	4	0	0	7	0	5	24	0.210	.243 (-14%)	.278 (-14%)	.327 (-26%)	.606 (-20%)	-346.9
1886	BR3	AA	113	456	78	119	22	6	2	72	16	39	0	0.261	.246 (+6%)	.302 (+6%)	.331 (+5%)	.634 (+5%)	466.9
1887	BR3	AA	49	188	47	55	4	4	2	26	15	29	14	0.293	.270 (+8%)	.331 (+19%)	.373 (+4%)	.705 (+11%)	488.4