In 1890, Burkett began his professional career with the Syracuse Stars of the International League. He had a successful season and was soon signed by the National League’s Cleveland Spiders. He quickly established himself as one of the best hitters in the league and was known for his ability to hit for both power and average. He was also a good fielder and was known for his strong arm.
In 1895, Burkett was traded to the St. Louis Perfectos and had the best season of his career. He hit .410 and led the league in hits, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. He was also named National League Most Valuable Player.
Burkett continued to have success in the National League and was eventually traded to the Boston Beaneaters in 1901. He had another strong season and was named to the National League All-Star team. He continued to play for the Beaneaters until 1905, when he retired from the game.
Throughout his career, Burkett was considered one of the best players in baseball and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. He is remembered as one of the greatest hitters of his time and is still considered one of the best players in baseball history.
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