Blake Burke Explained

Blake Burke
Team:Milwaukee Brewers
Position:First baseman/Designated hitter
Birth Date:11 June 2003
Birth Place:Oakland, California, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
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Blake William Burke (born June 11, 2003) is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

Amateur career

Burke grew up in Brentwood, California and attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California.[1] He batted .554 with 32 RBI 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 RBI as a sophomore.[7] During his junior season he set a Tennessee record with a 31-game hitting streak.[8] [9]

Professional career

Burke was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round, with the 34th overall selection, of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. On July 23, 2024, Burke signed with Milwaukee on a $2.1 million contract.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Becker . Jon . June 8, 2022 . Tennessee’s Blake Burke, Oklahoma’s Nicole May bring winning from East Bay to NCAA . June 26, 2024 . The Mercury News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Stephens . Mitch . July 1, 2021 . With roof shots, De La Salle senior 'just unbelievable' . February 25, 2023 . San Francisco Chronicle.
  3. Web site: Vols' coaches checking on commitment, targets before Alabama game. Ryan. Callahan. 247Sports.com. October 22, 2021. May 22, 2024.
  4. Web site: Wilson . Mike . February 14, 2023 . Unpacking Tennessee baseball offense with Blake Burke, Christian Moore, Maui Ahuna . February 25, 2023 . Yahoo!. Knoxville News Sentinel.
  5. Web site: Foster . Jack . June 5, 2022 . Blake Burke's Standout Freshman Season Setting Stage For What Could Be Historic Tennessee Career . June 26, 2024 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  6. Web site: Blake Burke's final stats with Healdsburg in 2022. Dan. Harralson. Vols Wire. USA Today. August 15, 2022. May 22, 2024.
  7. Web site: Wilson . Mike . January 25, 2024 . Blake Burke explains his offseason hitting improvements for Tennessee baseball . May 22, 2024 . The Knoxville News-Sentinel.
  8. Web site: Wilson . Mike . April 19, 2024 . Blake Burke sets Tennessee baseball record for longest hitting streak at 28 games . May 22, 2024 . The Knoxville News-Sentinel.
  9. Web site: Adams . John . April 29, 2024 . Tennessee baseball not just about home runs. Don't forget the defense or pitching . May 22, 2024 . The Daily News Journal.
  10. Web site: Brewers put the wraps on their top two draft picks, Braylon Payne and Blake Burke. July 24, 2024. jsonline.com. en.

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