Walter Burke, nicknamed "Ping", is an American former Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s.
| Ping Burke | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: Greensboro, Georgia | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1937, for the Atlanta Black Crackers | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1937, for the Atlanta Black Crackers | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Greensboro, Georgia, Burke played for the Atlanta Black Crackers in 1937. In eight recorded career games on the mound, he posted a 0.95 ERA with 48 strikeouts over 47.1 innings.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ "Ping Burke". seamheads.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Ping Burke". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
External links edit
- Baseball statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference Black Baseball Stats and Seamheads
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