Ellis Burks

Ellis Rena Burks (born September 11, 1964 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons. He batted and threw right-handed.

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Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (20th pick) of the 1983 amateur draft, Burks made his debut in the 1987 season as a regular center fielder at age 22, becoming the third player in the Red Sox history to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases in one season. He was selected to both the Baseball Digest and Topps "All-Rookie" teams. Defensively, Burks showed excellent range, a sure glove and a strong arm. The only problem for Burks while with the Red Sox was that he was injury-prone. He had shoulder surgery in 1989, and it was the first of many setbacks for him. Later he suffered from bad knees and back spasms. After six pretty good seasons in Boston, and despite his injuries, Burks ended up leaving as a free agent and signing with the Chicago White Sox in January 1993.

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Vicksburg, Mississippi: Vicksburg is a city located in Warren County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,407. It is the county seat of Warren County....

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