John Burke

Born: 2/9/1970 in Durango, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-13 | Final Game: 1997-07-10

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: John Chandler Burke

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Biography

John Burke was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1970, whose career spanned from 1996 to 1997. He made his Major League debut on August 13, 1996, and played until his final appearance on July 10, 1997. Throughout his time in the big leagues, Burke recorded a win-loss record of 4-6, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 over the course of his appearances. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he tallied a total of 58 strikeouts during his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced. Burke played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. Although he did not secure any saves, his role as a pitcher contributed to his team's efforts and reflected the evolving strategies of pitching used during this era. While his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, Burke's journey through professional baseball exemplified the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	6	28	9	0	0	0	74.7	104	56	16	33	58	6.75	0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1996	COL	NL	2	1	11	0	0	0	0	15.7	21	13	7	19	7.47	4.61 (-62%)	-61.5
1997	COL	NL	2	5	17	9	0	0	0	59.0	83	43	26	39	6.56	4.39 (-49%)	-2820.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	21	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.190	0.190	0.190	0.381	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1996	COL	NL	11	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	COL	NL	18	19	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	9	6	7	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	COL	P	11	0	2	1	0	0
1997	COL	P	17	9	4	6	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1998	COL	NL	$190,000
1997	COL	NL	$151,500
Total Career Earnings			$341,500

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Florida	Gainesville	FL	1990, 1991, 1992