Ken Burkhart

Born: 11/18/1916 in Knoxville, TN, USA

Died: 12/29/2004 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-21 | Final Game: 1949-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kenneth William Burkhart

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Biography

Ken Burkhart, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1949. Known for his reliability on the mound, Burkhart finished his career with a record of 27 wins and 20 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Over the course of his time in the league, he struck out 181 batters and recorded 7 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Burkhart's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and the integration of African American players was reshaping the sport. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by the stars of his time, reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of players who emerged during this transformative period in baseball history. With a solid performance record, Burkhart remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	20	148	41	18	6	7	519.7	546	222	35	165	181	3.84	0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.88 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
1945	STL	NL	18	8	42	22	12	4	2	217.3	206	70	66	67	2.90	3.67 (+21%)	-
1946	STL	NL	6	3	25	13	5	2	2	100.0	111	32	36	32	2.88	3.59 (+20%)	-
1947	STL	NL	3	6	34	6	1	0	1	95.0	108	55	23	44	5.21	3.97 (-31%)	-
1948	STL	NL	0	0	20	0	0	0	1	37.3	50	23	14	16	5.54	4.10 (-35%)	-
1948	CIN	NL	0	3	16	0	0	0	0	41.7	42	32	16	14	6.91	4.10 (-68%)	-166.4
1949	CIN	NL	0	0	11	0	0	0	1	28.3	29	10	10	8	3.18	4.12 (+23%)	139.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
149	150	11	27	4	1	1	11	0	6	31	0.180	0.222	0.240	0.462	-395.9

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1945	STL	NL	42	72	5	13	2	0	0	5	4	14	0.181	.260 (-31%)	.328 (-26%)	.354 (-41%)	.683 (-34%)	-395.9
1946	STL	NL	25	34	2	5	1	1	0	3	1	8	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	STL	NL	34	24	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	STL	NL	21	4	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	CIN	NL	16	9	1	3	0	0	1	2	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	CIN	NL	11	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0