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Chris Burke

Atlanta Braves

1980/03/11 29

5-11 195

Louisville, KY

R / R

5

the Houston Astros in 2001 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Padres 32 82 8 17 5 0 1 5 6 16 4 1 .207 .270 .305

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • His speed, consistency with the bat and ability to make contact make him a solid offensive player. Also has a little pop in his bat and versatility.
Flaws
  • Needs to be a little wiser in picking his spots when stealing bases. Has not been able to nail down a regular job at any position, despite a few tries.
Career Potential
  • A super sub with everyday potential.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 8, 2009 Outrighted to Portland (AAA).
April 21, 2009 Acquired from the Seattle Mariners.
April 4, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 29, 2009 Acquired from the San Diego Padres.
January 13, 2009 Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract.
December 12, 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks declined to tender a contract.
January 18, 2008 Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
June 3, 2007 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
May 11, 2007 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
July 2, 2006 Missed 1 game (toe injury).
July 1, 2006 Toe injury, day-to-day.
June 9, 2006 Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
June 8, 2006 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
May 21, 2006 Missed 14 games (left shoulder injury).
May 7, 2006 Left shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
September 20, 2005 Missed 5 games (shoulder injury).
September 15, 2005 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
May 31, 2005 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
May 6, 2005 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
February 25, 2005 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
October 5, 2004 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 2, 2004 Recalled from New Orleans (AAA).
July 8, 2004 Optioned to New Orleans (AAA).
July 3, 2004 Recalled from New Orleans (AAA).
March 18, 2004 Optioned to New Orleans (AAA).
February 28, 2004 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2003 Added to the 40-man roster.

Trades

April 21, 2009 Seattle Mariners traded Chris Burke to the San Diego Padres for cash considerations.
March 29, 2009 San Diego Padres traded Chris Burke to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations.
January 13, 2009 Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract.
December 14, 2007 Arizona Diamondbacks traded Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for Chris Burke, Juan Gutierrez and Chad Qualls.
June 5, 2001 Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round in 2001.

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