Tim Burke

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Timothy (Tim) Burke (born February 19, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos (1985-1991), New York Mets (1991-1992) and New York Yankees (1992). He batted and threw right handed.

In an eight-season career, Burke posted a 49-33 record with a 2.72 ERA and 102 saves in 498 games pitched.

[edit] Highlights

• 1989 National League All-Star
• Led NL in games pitched (78, in 1985)

[edit] Fact

• Burke holds the distinction of being one of the few players ever to be involved in a trade between the two New York baseball fanchises when he was dealt from the Mets to the Yankees for Lee Guetterman.

[edit] External link

• Baseball Reference - career statistics and analysis