18 Facts About Ellis Burks

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

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

Ellis Burks's school lost a junior college championship to the Jay Buhner-led McLennan Community College.

Ellis Burks was selected to both the Baseball Digest and Topps "All-Rookie" teams.

Defensively, Ellis Burks showed excellent range, a sure glove and a strong arm.

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

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

Ellis Burks was one of the club's better performers in the playoffs, batting.

Ellis Burks 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.

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

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

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

Ellis Burks was signed by the Cleveland Indians after the season.

Ellis Burks 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.

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

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

In 2021, Ellis Burks joined NESN as a studio analyst and alternate color commentator for Red Sox games.

Ellis Burks is a cousin of fellow Major League outfielder Roosevelt Brown.