Sean Burke Snaps Winless Streak With Strong Outing Tuesday
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Sean Burke was selected in the third round of the 2021 draft. The fact that he reached Double-A in a matter of months should tell you how much he has impressed the Chicago organization. The right-hander has a solid fastball that has only added velocity since he made his pro debut; it now peaks at 98 mph but generally sits in the mid-90s. He also has good feel for his knuckle curve and slider, and both breaking balls have the potential to become plus pitches if he can execute a bit more break. Finally, his changeup is nothing special but merely a change-of-pace offering, giving Burke another tool with which he can keep hitters guessing. Burke hasn't pitched since last Tuesday, when he tossed just five innings in search of his first win since May 19. He was successful, allowing zero runs on just two hits en route to securing the victory. Most notably, Burke struck out nine batters and did not walk anyone; both of these marks represented career-highs for the 22-year-old.
Aug 30, 2022
