Ernie Burch

From BR Bullpen

Earnest A. Burch

Bats Left, Throws Unknown
Height 5' 10", Weight 190 lb.

Debut August 15, 1884
Final Game July 10, 1887
Born September 9, 1856 in DeKalb County, IL USA
Died October 12, 1892 in Guthrie, OK USA

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Ernie Burch first appeared in the major leagues at the age of 27 with the 1884 Cleveland Blues as an outfielder in 32 games, hitting .210 on a team whose average was .237. Two years later, he was on the Brooklyn Grays as a regular outfielder hitting .261. The next year was his last, although he hit .293 in 49 games. His batting average was the same as the 22-year-old Adonis Terry, and only one point behind the team leader Germany Smith.