Height
6'6"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
26
College
Maryland
Draft
2021, Rd 3, #94
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 35 | 3.9029703 | 6-12 | 170 | 1.3663367 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Sean Burke's one-year, $0.8M deal with the White Sox earns a solid B CVI, representing smart value hunting in a thin starting pitching market. The left-hander profiles as a solid starter who can provide reliable innings — exactly what rebuilding teams need without breaking the bank. At barely above league minimum, Burke offers tremendous upside potential if he can harness his stuff consistently, while the short-term commitment preserves Chicago's flexibility as they navigate their competitive window timeline. The White Sox are clearly prioritizing cost-controlled arms who can either contribute immediately or be flipped at the deadline, and Burke fits that mold perfectly. Given the scarcity of affordable starting pitching and Burke's ability to eat innings, this represents the type of low-risk, high-reward signing that rebuilding franchises should be making. The modest AAV leaves plenty of payroll space for other moves while potentially delivering WAR production well above his salary slot.
Performance Analysis
Sean Burke grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.93 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.40 WHIP across 153.1 innings pitched with a 9.1 K/9 rate. His 6-11 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.1 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a sophomore at 26, Sean is a key contributor for the White Sox.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs BAL | L 3-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs TOR | W 5-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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