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USA Today
06-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Blake Burke returns to Knoxville against Smokies
Knoxville (49-52) opened a six-game series against Biloxi (56-47) on Tuesday at Covenant Health Park. The Smokies won the series opener, 5-4. 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. More: Photos of Tennessee baseball celebrating 2024 national title Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
02-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Blake Burke scheduled for Knoxville return after minor league promotion
Former Tennessee baseball player Blake Burke was promoted to Double-A on Saturday. Milwaukee assigned him to Biloxi from High-A affiliate Wisconsin. His promotion to Double-A will also mark a return to Knoxville Aug. 5-10. The Smokies will host Biloxi for a six-game series at Covenant Health Park. 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. The series opener between Knoxville and the Shuckers is slated for 7 p.m. EDT on Aug. 5 at Covenant Health Park. More: Christian Moore returns to Knoxville with Rocket City Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Instant Analysis: Brewers Select Andrew Fischer in First Round of 2025 MLB Draft
Instant Analysis: Brewers Select Andrew Fischer in First Round of 2025 MLB Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The pick is in! The Milwaukee Brewers have made their selection on who will lead their 2025 MLB Draft class. Advertisement Holding the 20th overall selection in the first round, with a slot value of $4,268,100, the Brewers picked Tennessee 1B/3B Andrew Fischer. Who is this player and how does he fit in the organization? Here are some instant takeaways and analysis from the selection. Tennessee's Andrew Fischer (11) gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during game one of the NCAA baseball tournament Fayetteville Super Regional between Tennessee and Arkansas held at Baum-Walker Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Andrew Fischer, 1B/3B, Tennessee Back-to-back seasons the Brewers go with a corner infielder from the University of Tennessee. Andrew Fischer comes to the Crew in a bit of a surprise. While the Brewers have historically preferred up the middle players, they've now gone with a corner infielder in two of the last three Drafts, going back to Brock Wilken in 2023. Advertisement Offensively, Fischer is a prototypical corner infielder with big time raw power and a solid enough hit tool. In his lone season at Tennessee, replacing Blake Burke who is also in the Brewers system, Fischer hit .341/.497/.760 with 25 home runs with 63 walks and 42 strikeouts. Defensively, Fischer has experience at third base, but he lacks the range to continue to play there at the next level. He'll likely move to first base as he goes up through the system. The Brewers love players that make great swing decisions, it's a point of emphasis for their hitting development and Fischer makes some of the best swing decisions in this Draft. Despite being a power-over-hit guy, the hit tool is pretty solid and it's a well rounded look on offense. The Brewers are also likely getting some slot money savings here with this pick, allowing them the flexibility to be creative with their later selections. Fischer is the sixth straight position player in the first round for Milwaukee. Five of those six have been from the college ranks. Related: 2025 Milwaukee Brewers Top 50 Prospects June Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Vols by the numbers on final day of 2025 MLB Spring Breakout
MLB concluded its 2025 Spring Breakout games Sunday. A handful of former Vols were on rosters for the final day of games, all of which were a part of Tennessee's 2022 SEC regular-season and tournament championship team. However, only one former Vol played Sunday. Blake Burke was a designated hitter for the Brewers' prospects in their, 9-7, loss to the Reds' prospects. He led off the second inning with a single to left field and walked in the third inning. Pitcher Chase Burns was on roster for the Reds' prospects, but did not play. Outfielder Seth Stephenson also did not play in the Detroit prospects', 6-3, win over the Braves' prospects. However, third baseman Carson Rucker, the brother of former Tennessee third baseman Jake Rucker, pinch hit for a pair of at-bats. Pitcher Chase Dollander did not take the mound in the Rockies prospects', 3-1, win over the White Sox prospects.
