WATCH: Blake Burke Hits First AA Home Run Back In Knoxville
Former Tennessee baseball star Blake Burke is back in Knoxville this week, facing the Smokies in his first week with the Biloxi Shuckers. Back in Knoxville, Burke is still mashing baseballs. The first baseman hit his first AA home run in the first inning of the Shuckers’ 4-2 win over the Smokies on Saturday night. […]
Blake Burke Promoted To AA Biloxi, Playing In Knoxville This Week
At long last, the Milwaukee Brewers are calling up former Tennessee star Blake Burke to AA Biloxi just two days after Burke hit a walk-off double that one hopped the wall in left-center field. Burke is not only on his way to AA but he’s on his way to Knoxville. The Smokies are hosting the […]
WATCH: VFL Blake Burke Drills Walk Off Hit in Extra Innings on Thursday Night
Harry Potter Night wasn’t the only magical element at play for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday night. Blake Burke’s bat was, too. Dressed in a Gryffindor-inspired jersey to go along with the theme of the night, Burke walked it off in extra innings in a 5-4 win over the Lake County Captains. With two […]
How Tennessee Was Represented At College Gameday In California
The University of California-Berkley is 2,472 miles from the University of Tennessee. But that didn’t keep Tennessee from being represented at ESPN’s College Gameday at Cal on Saturday morning. Former Tennessee baseball star Blake Burke’s family, including brother Boss, dad Scott and mom Natalie, provided Vol baseball signs at the massive College Gameday crowd. Their […]
Florida State Fans Still Upset About Baseball Loss to Tennessee, As Seen on College GameDay
Ahead of Saturday’s Week 0 contest between No. 10 Florida State and Georgia Tech from Ireland, one specific sign from the ESPN College GameDay set caught the eye of several Tennessee fans. And it was seemingly supposed to. Among the crowd of fans was a sign that simply read, “He swung.” A Florida State fan […]
See The Signing Bonuses For Tennessee Baseball’s Eight MLB Draft Picks
The MLB Draft came to a close just one week ago and with Kavares Tears signing with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday all eight Vols selected have signed their professional deals. The signing bonus details for the seven other players besides Tears are public while we’re still waiting to see what Tears signing bonus […]
What Tony Vitello Said On MLB Network About Tennessee Players Selected In MLB Draft
Tennessee baseball led the way with four players selected on the opening day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Second baseman Christian Moore and Blake Burke went in the first round while third baseman Billy Amick and Dylan Dreiling went in the second round. For the second time in three seasons, Tony Vitello joined the MLB […]
Milwaukee Brewers Select Blake Burke Late In The First Round Of 2024 MLB Draft
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Tennessee first baseman Blake Burke with the No. 34 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday night. Burke was a three-year contributor at Tennessee, splitting playing time as the designated hitter in his freshman season before starting at first base in both his sophomore and junior seasons. The left-handed slugger […]
Three Tennessee Baseball Players Land On D1Baseball All-American Teams
The National Champion Tennessee baseball team had three players land on D1Baseball’s three All-American teams on Thursday morning. Christian Moore was a First Team All-American designated hitter while Blake Burke was a First Team All-American first baseman. Moore didn’t claim the second base spot with the honor instead going to Oregon State star Travis Bazzana. […]
WATCH: Tony Vitello, Blake Burke, Zander Sechrist Recap CWS Semifinals Win Over Florida State
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, left-handed pitcher Zander Sechrist and first baseman Blake Burke met with the media following the Vols’ 7-2 win over Florida State in the College World Series semifinals Wednesday. The trio shared their thoughts on clinching a spot in the College World Series and more. Specifically, Vitello talked Kavares Tears’ […]