Ernest Burke

Born: 6/26/1924 in Havre de Grace, MD, USA

Died: 1/31/2004 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ernest Alexander Burke

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Biography

Ernest Burke, born in 1924, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and reliable presence on the mound. Throughout his career, he has compiled a record of 4-4, showcasing his ability to both start and relieve games effectively. With an earned run average of 3.84, Burke demonstrates a solid command of his pitches, allowing him to navigate through challenging innings while minimizing damage. He has recorded 26 strikeouts, highlighting his capability to overpower hitters at critical moments, although he has yet to register a save in his career. Burke's playing style reflects the evolving nature of pitching in contemporary baseball, where versatility and adaptability are vital. As he continues to compete, he contributes to the strategic depth of his team, providing valuable innings in various game situations. As an active player, Burke remains a testament to the enduring passion and dedication that defines the sport, illustrating the importance of veteran presence in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 15 8 6 1 0 89.0 113 38 0 20 26 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1946 BEG NN2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 9 3 2 3 3.00 3.59 (+16%) 0.0
1947 BEG NN2 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 14.3 26 9 6 3 5.65 3.97 (-42%) 157.6
1948 BEG NN2 3 3 10 6 5 1 0 65.7 78 26 12 20 3.56 4.10 (+13%) 2163.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 40 3 7 2 0 0 5 0 2 0 0.175 0.298 0.225 0.523 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 26.0% below 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
1946 BEG NN2 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1947 BEG NN2 7 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1948 BEG NN2 10 25 3 5 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC BEG 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
P 15 9 3 29 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BEG P 1 1 1 5 0 0
1947 BEG OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
1947 BEG P 4 1 0 4 0 0
1948 BEG P 10 7 2 20 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15
Right Field 2