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Ellis Burks was born on 11 September, 1964 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1964). Discover Ellis Burks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?

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Born 11 September, 1964
Birthday 11 September
Birthplace Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
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1964

Ellis Rena Burks (born September 11, 1964) is an American former outfielder.

1983

Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the first round (20th pick) 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 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.

Burks, however, was injury-prone.

1987

Burks played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons from 1987 to 2004 with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, and Cleveland Indians.

Burks was a two-time MLB All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and a Gold Glove Award winner.

He is a member of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.

Burks was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, but raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended Everman High School.

Burks was initially overlooked by scouts and only received a scholarship offer from Ranger Junior College after a showcase at Arlington Stadium.

His school lost a junior college championship to the Jay Buhner-led McLennan Community College.

1989

He had shoulder surgery in 1989, and it was the first of many setbacks for him.

1990

During the 1990 season he hit two home runs in the same inning of a game, to become the second player in Red Sox history to achieve the feat; Bill Regan was the first, in 1928.

Later, Burks suffered from bad knees and back spasms.

1993

After six seasons in Boston, and despite his injuries, he ended up leaving as a free agent and signing with the Chicago White Sox in January 1993.

He surpassed expectations around him by turning in a solid, injury-free season, filling the White Sox' urgent need for a quality right fielder.

He was one of the club's better performers in the playoffs, batting .304.

1994

A free agent at the end of the season, he signed a five-year contract with the Colorado Rockies (1994–98).

On April 17, 1994, Burks hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 10th inning against the Montreal Expos.

It was the only major league walk-off home run ever hit at Mile High Stadium.

This was the heart of the Rockies' lineup that was second in the National League in home runs by team in 1994, then led the National League in home runs from 1995 to 1997.

1995

His 1,000th career hit also came against the Expos, a triple in July 1995.

1996

In 1996, Burks enjoyed his best season.

He led National League hitters in runs (142), slugging average (.639), total bases (392) and extra-base hits (93); was second in hits (211) and doubles (45), and fifth in home runs (40) and RBI (128).

His .344 average was also second in the race for the batting title (behind Tony Gwynn, .353).

Burks finished third in the MVP voting.

He also stole 32 bases that season, marking only the second time that two players from the same team collected at least 30 home runs and 30 steals, as Colorado outfielder Dante Bichette accomplished the feat.

Burks remains in the top ten in many offensive categories for the Rockies.

While with the Rockies, Burks was part of the Blake Street Bombers that included Andrés Galarraga, Bichette, Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla.

1998

Burks was traded to the San Francisco Giants in mid-season 1998 for Darryl Hamilton and Jim Stoops.

2000

In 2000, batting fifth behind Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent, he compiled numbers of .344, 24, 96, in only 122 games and 393 at bats.

He won the 2000 Willie Mac Award for his spirit and leadership.

Burks was signed by the Cleveland Indians after the season.

2001

In his new role as a DH for the Indians, Burks provided consistent production in the middle-of-the-lineup, hitting .280, 28, 74 in 2001, and .301, 32, 91 in 2002.

2003

He sprained his wrist in spring training of 2003 and kept playing in 55 games until the muscles in his right hand affected his ability to swing the bat.

Burks underwent season-ending surgery to repair nerve damage in his right elbow.

2004

The Indians did not pick up their 2004 contract option or offer him salary arbitration, and he returned to the Red Sox in 2004, playing eleven games without making the postseason roster.

He retired at the end of the season with a World Series ring with the team that he began his career with.

In an 18-year career, Burks was a .291 hitter with 352 home runs, 1,206 runs batted in (RBI), 1,253 runs, 2,107 hits, 402 doubles, 63 triples, 181 stolen bases and 793 walks in 2,000 games.

Defensively, Burks recorded a .983 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions.