Blake Dunn Explained

Blake Dunn
Team:Cincinnati Reds
Number:76
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:5 September 1998
Birth Place:Holland, Michigan, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 4
Debutyear:2024
Debutteam:Cincinnati Reds
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2024 season
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.154
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:1
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Blake William Dunn (born September 5, 1998) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Early life and amateur career

Dunn attended Saugatuck High School in Saugatuck, Michigan.[1] He enrolled at Western Michigan University and played college baseball for the Western Michigan Broncos for four seasons. He was named first team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a sophomore after hitting .374 with five home runs, nine doubles, two triples, and 30 stolen bases.[2] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] Dunn batted .288 with four doubles, two home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 15 games during his junior season before it was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.[4] Dunn batted .305 as a senior.[5]

Professional career

The Cincinnati Reds selected Dunn in the 15th round of the 2021 MLB draft.[6] After signing with the team he was assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds before being promoted to the Daytona Tortugas of Low-A Southeast. Dunn hit .286 over 11 total minor league games.[7] He returned to Daytona in 2021, but missed most of the season due to a shoulder injury and finished the season with a .290 batting average in 33 games olayed.[8] Dunn was assigned to the High-A Dayton Dragons to begin the 2023 season.[9] He was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts after hitting .276 with eight home runs and 19 stolen bases over 47 games played.[10]

Dunn began the 2024 season with the Triple–A Louisville Bats, hitting .223/.348/.378 with four home runs, 22 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 44 games. On June 4, 2024, Dunn was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] Dunn made his MLB Debut the same day.

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/sports/2023/04/21/saugatucks-blake-dunn-back-in-west-michigan-chasing-major-league-dreams/70131524007/
  2. Web site: Blake Dunn optimistic as MLB draft looms. The Holland Sentinel. May 20, 2020. July 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: #23 Blake Dunn — Profile . pointstreak.com . July 28, 2023.
  4. Web site: WMU outfielder Blake Dunn raking in accolades ahead of junior season. Patrick. Nothaft. February 15, 2021. July 20, 2023.
  5. Web site: UM's Benjamin Sems, WMU's Blake Dunn lead local selections on Day 3 of MLB Draft. The Detroit News. July 13, 2021. July 20, 2023.
  6. Web site: Saugatuck's Blake Dunn drafted by Cincinnati Reds. The Holland Sentinel. July 13, 2021. July 20, 2023.
  7. Web site: Minor League assignments announced for local players. The Holland Sentinel. April 11, 2022. July 20, 2023.
  8. Web site: Dragons' Dunn thrives on pressure moments. Dayton Daily News. April 10, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  9. Web site: Cincinnati Reds prospects: Blake Dunn, outfielder, dominant in 2023. Cincinnati Enquirer. May 5, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  10. Web site: Blake Dunn called up to Chattanooga Lookouts; two steps from majors. The Holland Sentinel. June 5, 2023. July 20, 2023.
  11. Web site: Reds Select Blake Dunn. June 4, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.

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