Frank Burke

Born: 2/16/1880 in Carbon County, PA, USA

Died: 9/17/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-14 | Final Game: 1907-08-01

Throws: R | Height: 5'8"

Full name: Frank Aloysius Burke

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Biography

Frank Burke was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1906 to 1909, with a brief stint in the major leagues that included a total of 51 games. During this period, Burke recorded 26 hits and drove in 9 runs, achieving a batting average of .188. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to steal 4 bases, showcasing his speed on the field. Burke's career unfolded during an era when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era toward a time of increased offensive production. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Burke's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the hard work and dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball stars. Even with modest statistics, his role as a position player during this formative time in baseball history remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	138	8	26	1	2	0	9	4	12	16	0.188	0.253	0.225	0.478	-539.8

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
1906	NY1	NL	8	9	2	3	1	1	0	1	1	1	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	BSN	NL	43	129	6	23	0	1	0	8	3	11	13	0.178	.245 (-27%)	.304 (-20%)	.308 (-37%)	.613 (-29%)	-539.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	40	34	62	3	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	NY1	OF	4	1	2	0	1	0
1907	BSN	OF	36	33	60	3	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	32
Center Field	5
Right Field	5