2019 Baseball Roster
Roster
Blake Burton
- Position:
- Outfield
- Height:
- 6-1
- Bats:
- R
- Weight:
- 205
- Throws:
- R
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
- High School:
- Mater Dei
WASHINGTON
2019 (Junior): Will graduate with a degree in Economics ... played in eightΒ games making one start ... collected a hit in 10 ABs with a RBI ... made first start of season (first since 2016) Tuesday vs. Seattle U in RF (0x4) ... entered game as a pinch-runner in 25-8 win over N. Colo and hit RBI single and sac fly Β -- his first career RBIs.
2018 (Sophomore):Β Played in four games, making one start ... was 0-for-4 with a run on the season ... made first career start Feb. 24 vs. UC Riverside in game two of doubleheader, walking and scoring a run.
2017 (RS-Freshman):Came in as a pinch-hitter Apr. 15 vs. Oregon (0x1, BB) ...Β was 0-for-1 May 9 vs. Seattle U and 0-for-1, March 3 vs. Sacramento State ... played 2017 summer ball for the Arroyo Seco Saints of the California Collegiate League and earned Third-Team Summer League All-America honors by Perfect Game after hitting .395 with five home runs and 32 RBI.
2016 (Redshirt):Β Saw first action Feb. 27 at UC Riverside, walking as a pinch-hitter and collecting a double in his second at bat ... ended up redshirting the season with an arm injurry.
MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL
Named to 2015 Perfect Game Honorable Mention All American as well as California Region 2nd Team ... had a fielding percentage of .967 with just 1 error ... received Underclass Honorable Mention in 2013-14 β¦ 2013 Trinity League Champions ... played summer ball for Garciaparra Baseball Group in California and the Rainier Snowcaps of the NWCBL in 2015.
COACH MEGGS ON BURTON
"Blake is a corner infielder from one of the most prolific high school baseball programs in southern California, Mater Dei High School.Β We are excited about Blake because of his upside offensively.Β We see Blake as a legitimate middle of the order threat who will drive in runs on a consistent basis.Β Blake needs to get bigger and stronger like all young hitters his age, but when he does he is capable of doing some damage at Husky Ballpark.Β We are excited to see Blake compete this year in maybe the best high school baseball conference in California.Β Another positive thing about Blake is that when he gets to the diamond on Montlake, he will be battle tested."
GETTING TO KNOW BLAKE BURTON
Pre-game ritual:
I always put right side clothes on first (i.e. socks)
Favorite baseball player:
Derek Jeter - plays the game how it is supposed to be played
Favorite music:
Trap music
Why do you love baseball:
Allows me not to worry or think about anything else - I can just focus on the game
