About Al Burch
Lived 1883 – 1926 (aged 42). Al Burch was an American baseball player.
Albert William Burch (October 7, 1883 – October 5, 1926) was an American professional baseball player who played outfield from 1906 to 1911 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In 611 games over six seasons, Burch posted a .254 batting average (554-for-2185) with 254 runs, 48 doubles, 20 triples, 4 home runs, 103 RBIs, 96 stolen bases, 186 bases on balls.312 on-base percentage and .299 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .953 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions and first and second base.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Al Burch's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Burch?
American baseball player (1883-1926)
When was Al Burch born?
Al Burch was born on 7 October 1883 in Albany.
When did Al Burch die?
Al Burch died on 5 October 1926 in Brooklyn.
What was Al Burch's occupation?
Al Burch was a baseball player.
What nationality was Al Burch?
Al Burch was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Burch. https://biography.guide/al-burch/
MLA: "Al Burch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-burch/.
Chicago: "Al Burch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-burch/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC