Blake Burke returns to Knoxville against Smokies
Former Vol Blake Burke returned to Knoxville with the Shuckers and started at first base. He went 0-for-1 and walked three times.
The Brewers assigned him to Double-A Biloxi from High-A affiliate Wisconsin on Aug. 2.
Burke was selected by Milwaukee with the 34th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. He played for the Vols from 2022-24, appearing in 182 games, including 159 starts.
Burke recorded a .332 batting average, 50 home runs, 136 RBIs, 152 runs, 80 walks and 17 stolen bases. Tennessee won a national title in 2024, two SEC Tournaments (2022, 2024), two SEC regular-season championships (2022, 2024) and made two College World Series appearances (2023-24) during his career with the Vols.
Game No. 2 between the Smokies and Biloxi is slated for 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
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