Sean Burke

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Chicago White Sox · SP/RP

Age 266' 6" · 240 lbsThrows Right

#121 Current

FBaseball Overview

This young right-hander shows improvement in his third MLB season, posting a 3.69 ERA with 95 strikeouts over 92.2 innings while maintaining a more respectable 1.22 WHIP—a meaningful step forward from his 2025 campaign. Burke's strikeout stuff remains his calling card, though the modest 5-4 win-loss record and lack of save opportunities signal he's operating in a middle-relief or spot-starter role with limited win upside. The ERA decline and WHIP improvement suggest he's beginning to harness his raw talent more effectively, making him a potential sleeper streamer in deeper leagues who can provide strikeout value if given consecutive starts. Fantasy managers should monitor his innings total and role clarity, as inconsistent usage could limit his upside despite encouraging velocity and strikeout indicators.

News Updates

Sean Burke tabbed for ALDS Game 5 start by White Sox
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable announced that Sean Burke will start Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Saturday. Burke gets the ball in a win-or-go-home postseason matchup, showcasing the White Sox's faith in the pitcher for a crucial game. His performance could impact the team's roster decisions heading into next season.
Oct 11, 2026
Sean Burke Gets Start for White Sox in Game 5
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable announced that Sean Burke will start Saturday in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians. This marks a critical pitching decision with the season on the line in a winner-take-all scenario.
Oct 10, 2026
Sean Burke allows multiple runs in White Sox Game 2
White Sox pitcher Sean Burke did not factor in the decision in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series but struck out eight batters while allowing three runs on four hits over four innings. Despite the solid strikeout total, Burke couldn't prevent the damage in Chicago's playoff win.
Oct 1, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	Chicago White Sox	4	3	2	0	1.42	1.00	22	19.0	7
2025	Chicago White Sox	28	22	4	11	4.22	1.44	133	134.1	63
2026	Chicago White Sox	32	27	11	7	3.34	1.20	185	172.1	62
Career	Totals	64	52	17	18	3.59	1.29	340	325.2	132

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2021	2 teams▼	7	7	0	1	2.65	1.24	25	17	11
2022	3 teams▼	27	26	4	10	4.75	1.44	137	108	48
2023	Charlotte Knights	9	9	1	4	7.61	1.72	34	36.2	27
2024	2 teams▼	19	19	2	7	4.77	1.34	103	71.2	41
2025	Charlotte Knights	3	3	0	3	7.82	1.82	15	12.2	5
Career	Totals	65	64	7	25	5.20	1.46	314	246	132

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	6	32.1	4-1	0	4.18	1.58	31	20

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	26	162.1	11-6	0	3.33	1.20	173	61

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.7 mph

Avg Spin2516 rpm

Whiff %25.5%

K %25.8%

BB %8.7%

Hard Hit %38.8%

Barrel %8.3%

xERA3.78

xBA Against0.228

xSLG Against0.373

BA Against0.225

SLG Against0.380

GB%35.9%

FB%30.5%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2024

Chicago White Sox

1.42

1.00

19.0

2025

Chicago White Sox

4.22

1.44

133

134.1

2026

Chicago White Sox

3.34

1.20

185

172.1

Career

Totals

3.59

1.29

340

325.2

132

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2021

2 teams▼

2.65

1.24

2022

3 teams▼

4.75

1.44

137

108

2023

Charlotte Knights

7.61

1.72

36.2

2024

2 teams▼

4.77

1.34

103

71.2

2025

Charlotte Knights

7.82

1.82

12.2

Career

Totals

5.20

1.46

314

246

132

W-L

ERA

WHIP

32.1

4-1

4.18

1.58

W-L

ERA

WHIP

162.1

11-6

3.33

1.20

173