Greg Burke

Born: 9/21/1982 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-05-16 | Final Game: 2013-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Gregory Francis Burke

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Biography

Greg Burke was a professional baseball pitcher known for his tenure in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013. Born in 1982, Burke made his debut with the New York Mets, where he showcased his abilities as a reliable arm out of the bullpen during a transitional period for the franchise. Across his career, he compiled a record of 3-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.77, demonstrating his capacity to compete at the highest level despite facing challenges in a highly competitive environment. Over his five-season career, Burke recorded a total of 61 strikeouts, contributing to his team's efforts in critical game situations. Although he did not secure any saves, his role often involved coming in during high-pressure moments to maintain leads or keep games close. Burke's playing style was characterized by a focus on command and the ability to induce ground balls, which made him a valuable asset in the pitching rotation. His journey through the major leagues reflected the evolution of pitching strategies during the late 2000s and early 2010s, a period marked by an increased emphasis on bullpen specialization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	6	80	0	0	0	0	77.3	91	41	7	38	61	4.77	0

Career ERA 4.77 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 16.6% worse than 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
2009	SDP	NL	3	3	48	0	0	0	0	45.7	48	21	23	33	4.14	4.32 (+4%)	-
2013	NYN	NL	0	3	32	0	0	0	0	31.7	43	20	15	28	5.68	3.87 (-47%)	-53.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2009	SDP	NL	48	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	NYN	NL	32	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	80	0	5	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	SDN	P	48	0	4	5	0	0
2013	NYN	P	32	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	80

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	NYN	NL	$550,000
Total Career Earnings			$550,000