Creighton’s big-bodied, high-leverage righty with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Burke emerged as a trusted late-inning arm for Creighton, piling up 26 strikeouts in 26.1 innings with a 4.44 ERA across 17 appearances, and he also notched saves in key spots. At 6-5, he brings the kind of downhill look and reliever’s mentality that makes hitters uncomfortable, even when the command wobbles. The draw here is obvious: real bat-missing stuff, leverage experience, and a frame that suggests there may still be more in the tank.
