Chris Burke is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently signed to the San Diego Padres organization.
Early Life
Christopher Allen Burke was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 11, 1980. He attended college at the University of Tennessee. In 2001, Burke was selected by the Houston Astros with the tenth pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com:Christopher Burke
Pro Career
Burke made his MLB debut on July 4,2004, with the Houston Astros. He played several seasons with the team, until 2007, when he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks with Juan Guiterrez and Chad Qualls for Jose Valverde. In 2007, he appeared in 111 games and finished the season with a .220 batting average with 28 runs batted in.MLB.com: Chris Burke
Chris Burke Timeline
- March 11, 1980: Born
- 2001: Drafted by Houston Astros
- 2004: Debuted with Houston Astros
- 2007: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2009: Signs with San Diego Padres organization
Chris Burke Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- MLB.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 180
- Rookie Year: 2004
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