Blake Burke
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| Blake Burke | |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers – No. 25 | |
| First baseman/Designated hitter | |
| Born: June 11, 2003 | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Blake Burke (born June 11, 2003) is an American college baseball first baseman and designated hitter who plays for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Amateur career
Burke grew up in Brentwood, California and attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California.[1] He batted .554 with 32 RBIs as a senior.[2] Burke committed to play college baseball at the University of Tennessee.[3]
Burke batted .326 during his freshman season with the Tennessee Volunteers and set a freshman record with 14 home runs.[4][5] After the season, he played summer collegiate baseball for the Healdsburg Prune Packers of the California Collegiate League.[6] Burke hit .280 with 14 home runs and 43 RBIs as a sophomore.[7] During his junior season he set a Tennessee record with a 31-game hitting streak.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Tennessee's Blake Burke, Oklahoma's Nicole May bring winning from East Bay to NCAA". June 8, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "With roof shots, De La Salle senior 'just unbelievable'". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Callahan, Ryan (October 22, 2021). "Vols' coaches checking on commitment, targets before Alabama game". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Unpacking Tennessee baseball offense with Blake Burke, Christian Moore, Maui Ahuna". February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Blake Burke's Standout Freshman Season Setting Stage for What Could be Historic Tennessee Career". June 5, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Harralson, Dan (August 15, 2022). "Blake Burke's final stats with Healdsburg in 2022". Vols Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Blake Burke explains his offseason hitting improvements for Tennessee baseball". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. January 25, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Blake Burke sets Tennessee baseball record for longest hitting streak at 28 games". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee baseball not just about home runs. Don't forget the defense or pitching". The Daily News Journal. April 29, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tennessee Volunteers bio
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