 In 2004, Burke was named the Pacific Coast League Rookie of the Year and the New Orleans Zephyrs' team MVP in addition to being named to the All-PCL and AAA All-Star teams after hitting .315 with 16 home runs, 52 RBI, and 37 steals.He played in the All-Star Futures Game for the second straight year.Burke made his MLB debut on July 4, 2004 against the Texas Rangers.