Mike Burke (shortstop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Burke |
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| Shortstop | |||
| Born: 1854 New York City |
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| Died: June 9, 1889 (aged 34–35) Albany, New York |
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| May 1, 1879, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| July 19, 1879, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .222 | ||
| Runs | 13 | ||
| Runs batted in | 8 | ||
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Michael E. Burke (1854 – June 9, 1889) was an American Major League Baseball player. He mainly played as a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds in 1879. The Reds were part of the National League at that time.
Mike Burke's Baseball Career
Mike Burke played in Major League Baseball for one season. He was a shortstop, a key defensive position on the baseball field. Shortstops play between second and third base.
Playing for the Cincinnati Reds
In 1879, Burke joined the Cincinnati Reds. He played in 28 games for the team. During his time, he had 26 hits in 117 chances to bat.
His batting average was .222. This means he got a hit about 22.2% of the times he batted. He also scored 13 runs for his team. A run is scored when a player crosses home plate. He also hit three doubles, which means he hit the ball and reached second base safely.
Later Life
Mike Burke passed away at the age of 34 or 35. He died in Albany, New York, in 1889. He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, New York.
