Sean Michael Burke (born December 18, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Burke attended Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. and played college baseball at the University of Maryland, College Park. The Chicago White Sox selected Burke in the third round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. Burke spent his first professional season with the rookieâÂÂlevel Arizona Complex League White Sox and SingleâÂÂA Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
Burke split the 2022 campaign between the HighâÂÂA Winston-Salem Dash, DoubleâÂÂA Birmingham Barons, and TripleâÂÂA Charlotte Knights. In 27 games (26 starts) for the three affiliates, he compiled a 4âÂÂ10 record and 4.75 ERA with 137 strikeouts across 108 innings pitched. Burke spent the entirety of 2023 with Charlotte, logging a 1âÂÂ4 record and 7.61 ERA with 34 strikeouts over 9 starts.
Burke made 16 starts for the TripleâÂÂA Charlotte Knights to begin 2024, compiling a 2âÂÂ6 record and 4.62 ERA with 86 strikeouts across innings pitched. On September 10, 2024, Burke was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. In 4 appearances (3 starts) for the White Sox during his rookie campaign, Burke compiled a 2-0 record and 1.42 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 19 innings of work.
Burke was named Chicago's Opening Day starter prior to the 2025 season.