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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "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[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tennessee Volunteers bio
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