Chris Burke - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
Explore Chris Burke net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Christopher Alan Burke (born March 11, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball player, playing primarily for the Houston Astros, though he also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. He is best remembered for hitting a series-ending walk-off home run in Game 4 of the 2005 National League Division Series. In this article, we will discover how old is Chris Burke? Who is Chris Burke dating now & how much money does Chris Burke have?
| Name | Chris Burke |
| First Name | Chris |
| Last Name | Burke |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | March 11 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Louisville |
| Home Town | Louisville |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Chris Burke Biography
Chris Burke is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 11, 1980 in Louisville, Louisville, United States. Burke made his MLB debut on July 4, 2004 against the Texas Rangers. He recorded his first Major League hit with a pinch-hit single on September 14 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
He hit the series-winning walk-off home run off the Atlanta Braves’ Joey Devine that ended Game 4 of the 2005 National League Division Series. The game, which lasted 18 innings, took 5 hours and 50 minutes to play, stands as the second longest playoff game in Major League postseason history.
Entering 2005, Burke was rated as the top prospect in the Astros system by Baseball America. Burke started 2005 by making his first appearance on the Astros’ Opening Day roster, but was optioned to Round Rock on May 6. He batted .311 there before being recalled to the Astros on June 1. He finished the season batting .248 with 5 home runs and 26 RBI in 108 games. Burke had an 11-game hitting streak from June 27-July 6, tied for the third-longest streak among NL rookies in 2005 and was the longest for an Astros rookie since Julio Lugo’s 14-game streak in 2000.
In 2001, his junior year, Burke moved to shortstop and helped the Volunteers make an appearance in the College World Series by hitting .435 with 20 home runs and 49 stolen bases, being named to the CWS all-tournament team. He was a 1st team All-American shortstop, and was the unanimous choice as the 2001 SEC Player of the Year. He was also a finalist for the 2001 Rotary Smith Award.
Burke was the Houston Astros’ first overall pick in the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft as the 10th overall selection. In 2003, Burke was named Round Rock’s Team MVP and a Texas League All-Star after batting .301 with 3 home runs and 41 RBI. He played on the USA Baseball Olympic qualifying team and was named the starting second baseman for the All-Star Futures Game.
In 2004, Burke was named the Pacific Coast League Rookie of the Year and the New Orleans Zephyrs’ team MVP in addition to being named to the All-PCL and AAA All-Star teams after hitting .315 with 16 home runs, 52 RBI, and 37 steals. He played in the All-Star Futures Game for the second straight year.
Chris Burke Net Worth
Chris is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Burke's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
Burke played baseball at St. Albert the Great Elementary School and St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky and the University of Tennessee, where he was named to three All-America teams. In 1999, Burke was selected as a Freshman 2nd team All-American at second base. In 2000, in addition to being named a 3rd team All-American, he was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team at second base.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Baseball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Burke was non-tendered following the 2008 season and became a free agent.
Burke signed a minor league contract on December 10, 2009 with the Cincinnati Reds. In the first week of Spring Training, Burke broke his finger.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Burke began the 2007 season on the Astros’ Opening Day roster, but was optioned to Round Rock on May 11. Burke did not hit particularly well (.242 BA) there, but with outfielder Jason Lane struggling, Burke was recalled on June 3.
Who is Chris Burke Dating?
According to our records, Chris Burke is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Chris Burke’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Chris Burke. You may help us to build the dating records for Chris Burke!On June 19, 2009, Burke signed a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
On December 14, 2007, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Chad Qualls and Juan Gutiérrez for José Valverde.
On January 13, 2009, he signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. After not making the team in Spring Training, Burke was traded to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations. However, on April 21, 2009 Burke was traded back to the Padres and was added to the Major League roster.
Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Burke celebrates birthday on March 11 of every year.
What does Chris Burke do now?
Chris Burke is currently a baseball live event and studio analyst for ESPN and SEC Network, appearing on coverage for college and professional games, including the College World Series and Little League World Series.
Does Chris Burke have children?
Houston Astros player Chris Burke and his wife Sara are new parents following the birth of their daughter Sidney Lynn on Friday, October 5th.
How old is Chris Burke now?
57 years (August 26, 1965)
What did Chris Burke play in?
Appears in
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