Jesse Burkett

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Jesse Burkett

Inducted:
1946

Jesse Burkett MLB Hall of Fame

Personal Details

5-8, 155lb (173cm, 70kg)

Born:
December 4, 1868
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.

Died:
May 27, 1953
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.

Position: 
Left fielder

College:
NA

Jesse Cail Burkett, nicknamed "The Crab" for his fiery demeanor, was a standout left fielder in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1905.

Renowned for his exceptional hitting prowess, Burkett achieved a career batting average of .338, amassing 2,850 hits over 16 seasons. He is one of only a few players to have batted over .400 in multiple seasons, achieving this feat in 1895 (.405) and 1896 (.410).

Burkett led the National League in batting average three times and was known for his remarkable bunting skills and speed on the bases, recording 389 stolen bases. Defensively, while not his strongest suit, he was a consistent presence in the outfield.

His contributions to the game were recognized with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.

Burkett's Awards and Records

  • World Series champion (1921)
  • 3× NL batting champion (1895, 1896, 1901)
  • Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
  • 3× National League Batting Champion (1895, 1896, 1901)
  • 2× Seasons Batting Over .400 (.405 in 1895, .410 in 1896)
  • Major League Record: Most Inside-the-Park Home Runs (55)
  • Led MLB in Hits: 1895 (225), 1896 (240), 1901 (226)
  • Led MLB in Runs Scored: 1896 (160), 1901 (142)
  • Temple Cup Champion with Cleveland Spiders (1895)
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1946)
  • Coached College of the Holy Cross Baseball Team to a 96–19 Record (1917–1920)
  • Member of the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
  • Recognized as One of the Greatest Bunters in Baseball History

MLB Teams:

New York Giants (1890)
Cleveland Spiders (1891–1898)
St. Louis Perfectos / Cardinals (1899–1901)
St. Louis Browns (1902–1904)
Boston Americans (1905)

Numbers Worn:
13

MLB Stats

Games Played:
2,067
At Bats:
8,426
Hits:
2,850
Batting Average:
.338
Home Runs:
75
Runs Batted In (RBI):
952
Runs Scored:
1,720
Doubles:
320
Triples:
182
Stolen Bases:
389
On-Base Percentage:
.415
Slugging Percentage:
.446
OPS (On-base Plus Slugging):
.861