Ellis Burks

Ellis Burks

Ellis Rena Burks is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons. He batted and threw right-handed. Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round of the 1983 Major League Baseball Draft, Burks made his debut in the 1987 season as a regular center fielder at age 22, becoming the third player in the Red Sox history to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases in one season. He was selected to both the Baseball Digest and Topps "All-Rookie" teams. Defensively, Burks showed excellent range, a sure glove and a strong arm. The only problem for Burks...
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quick facts
Birthdate:September 11, 1964
Birthplace:Vicksburg, Mississippi
Age:47
All Positions Played:Designated hitter, Center fielder, Outfielder

Honors and awards for Ellis Burks

YearAward
1990 American League Gold Glove Award
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Season statistics for Ellis Burks

Boston Red Sox - 2004 Major League Baseball season
Games: 11
At Bats: 33
Hits: 6
Sacrifice Flies: 0
Hit By Pitch: 1
GDP: 1
Runs: 6
Doubles: 0
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 1
IBBs: 0
Sacrifice Hits: 0
RBIs: 1
Strikeouts: 8
Batting Avg: 0.182
Bases On Balls: 3
On Base Pct: 0.27
Grand Slams: 0
Cleveland Indians - 2003 Major League Baseball season
Games: 55
At Bats: 198
Hits: 52
Sacrifice Flies: 0
Hit By Pitch: 3
GDP: 4
Runs: 27
Doubles: 11
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 6
IBBs: 2
Sacrifice Hits: 0
RBIs: 28
Strikeouts: 46
Batting Avg: 0.263
Bases On Balls: 27
On Base Pct: 0.36
Grand Slams: 0
Cleveland Indians - 2002 Major League Baseball Season
Games: 138
At Bats: 518
Hits: 156
Sacrifice Flies: 1
Hit By Pitch: 6
GDP: 13
Runs: 92
Doubles: 28
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 32
IBBs: 3
Sacrifice Hits: 1
RBIs: 91
Strikeouts: 108
Batting Avg: 0.301
Bases On Balls: 44
On Base Pct: 0.362
Grand Slams: 0

Former baseball teams for Ellis Burks

Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
Designated hitter
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
Designated hitter
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Designated hitter
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
Designated hitter
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Designated hitter

Hometown of Ellis Burks

Vicksburg
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Population:26,840

Vicksburg is a city in Warren County, Mississippi, and is the only city in Warren County. It is located 234 miles northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and 40 miles due west of Jackson, the state capital. In 1900, 14,834 people lived in Vicksburg; in 1910, 20,814; in 1920,...
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Places Ellis Burks has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Ellis Burks
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Vicksburg 24,974
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which positions has baseball player Ellis Burks played?
  • A:
    Ellis Burks has played the positions of Designated hitter, Center fielder and Outfielder.
  • Q:
    Where was Ellis Burks born?
  • A:
    Ellis Burks was born in Vicksburg.

Awards & Accolades

  • American League Gold Glove Award - Outfield
    1990
  • Silver Slugger Award - Outfielder
    1990
  • Silver Slugger Award for Outfielder in National League
    1996

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