| Eddie Burke | |
| Position: | Outfielder |
| Bats: | Both |
| Throws: | Right |
| Birth Date: | 6 October 1866 |
| Birth Place: | Northumberland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | April 19 |
| Debutyear: | 1890 |
| Debutteam: | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Finalleague: | MLB |
| Finaldate: | September 19 |
| Finalyear: | 1897 |
| Finalteam: | Cincinnati Reds |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Stat1label: | Batting average |
| Stat1value: | .280 |
| Stat2label: | Home runs |
| Stat2value: | 30 |
| Stat3label: | Runs batted in |
| Stat3value: | 413 |
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Edward D. Burke (October 6, 1866 – November 26, 1907) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of eight seasons, from until . During that time, he played for five teams: the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants.[1] [2] [3]
Born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1866, Burke spent many of his formative years playing baseball on a ballfield that was located on the north side of the polo grounds in that county.[4]
In 1890, Burke was traded in midseason along with pitcher Bill Day for Billy Sunday. This is the only recorded time the famed evangelist was traded during his baseball career.
In 855 games over eight seasons, Burke posted a .280 batting average (983-for-3516) with 747 runs, 30 home runs, 413 RBIs, 293 stolen bases and 319 bases on balls.