Tim Burke

Born: 2/19/1959 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-08 | Final Game: 1992-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Timothy Philip Burke

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Biography

Tim Burke, born in 1959, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1985 until his retirement in 1992. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable reliever, finishing with a record of 49-33 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.72. His effectiveness on the mound was underscored by his 444 strikeouts and 102 saves, indicative of his ability to perform under pressure and secure victories for his teams. Burke's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, which recognized his contributions to the game during a competitive era of baseball marked by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Known for his durability and consistency, he played a crucial role in the bullpens of the teams he represented, showcasing a blend of power and finesse that made him a valuable asset. His performance left a lasting impact in the league, and he remains a respected figure among fans and historians of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
49	33	498	2	0	0	102	699.3	624	211	49	219	444	2.72	0

Career ERA 2.72 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 30.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1985	WSN	NL	9	4	78	0	8	120.3	86	32	44	87	2.39	3.89 (+39%)	-
1986	WSN	NL	9	7	68	2	4	101.3	103	33	46	82	2.93	3.97 (+26%)	-
1987	WSN	NL	7	0	55	0	18	91.0	64	12	17	58	1.19	4.29 (+72%)	-
1988	WSN	NL	3	5	61	0	18	82.0	84	31	25	42	3.40	3.73 (+9%)	-
1989	WSN	NL	9	3	68	0	28	84.7	68	24	22	54	2.55	3.71 (+31%)	-
1990	WSN	NL	3	3	58	0	20	75.0	71	21	21	47	2.52	3.86 (+35%)	-
1991	WSN	NL	3	4	37	0	5	46.0	41	21	14	25	4.11	3.91 (-5%)	-
1991	NYN	NL	3	3	35	0	1	55.7	55	17	12	34	2.75	3.91 (+30%)	651.3
1992	NYN	NL	1	2	15	0	0	15.7	26	10	3	7	5.74	3.75 (-53%)	177.5
1992	NYY	AL	2	2	23	0	0	27.7	26	10	15	8	3.25	3.75 (+13%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
498	44	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	4	24	0.045	0.125	0.045	0.170	0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .045 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 88.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.170 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 76.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1985	WSN	NL	78	10	0	1	0	1	5	0.100	—	—	—	—
1986	WSN	NL	68	7	0	0	1	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1987	WSN	NL	55	10	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—
1988	WSN	NL	61	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1989	WSN	NL	68	3	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1990	WSN	NL	58	6	1	1	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—
1991	WSN	NL	37	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1991	NYN	NL	35	5	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	NYN	NL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	NYY	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	498	2	36	143	5	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	MON	P	78	0	5	21	1	2
1986	MON	P	68	2	4	22	1	1
1987	MON	P	55	0	6	17	0	0
1988	MON	P	61	0	8	14	0	0
1989	MON	P	68	0	4	16	0	0
1990	MON	P	58	0	3	20	0	1
1991	MON	P	37	0	1	9	1	0
1991	NYN	P	35	0	2	12	1	1
1992	NYN	P	15	0	2	3	1	0
1992	NYA	P	23	0	1	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	498

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	NYN	NL	$2,266,667
1991	CIN	NL	$2,266,667
1990	MON	NL	$1,600,000
1989	MON	NL	$740,000
1988	MON	NL	$625,000
1987	MON	NL	$210,000
1986	MON	NL	$160,000
Total Career Earnings			$7,868,334