Blake Burke
American baseball player (born 2003)
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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.
| Blake Burke | |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | |
| First baseman/Designated hitter | |
| Born: June 11, 2003 Oakland, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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.[10] On July 23, 2024, Burke signed with Milwaukee on a $2.1 million contract.[11]
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