Eileen Burmeister

Eileen Dean née Burmeister
(Burmy)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 5", Weight 140 lb.

• Born November 30, 1924 in Thiensville, WI USA
• Died March 23, 1990 in Fall River, WI USA

Biographical Information

Eileen Burmeister was a utility player for the Rockford Peaches in 1943 and 1944, playing at every position but pitcher. She hit .191/~.262/.249 and fielded .891 in her first season, with outfield being her primary position. In her second year, she batted .211/~.311/.263 in 62 contests. She was error-free in 42 games in the outfield that season but had 11 errors in 15 games at third, fielding .820.

She wore uniform number 8 for her entire career.

Sources include The AAGPBL Record Book by W.C. Madden, 1945 Major League Baseball Facts and Figures and Official Rules