Tennessee freshman Blake Burke is playing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.
Burke started in left field Saturday in game No. 1 of a doubleheader for Healdsburg against the Solano Mudcats. He went 1-for-3 in the Prune Packers’ 2-1 loss to Solano.
Healdsburg is slated to play Solano in game No. 2 Saturday at 9 p.m. EDT.
Blake Burke debuts for Healdsburg Prune Packers
Burke appeared in 45 games for Tennessee during the 2022 season. He recorded a .326 batting average, while totaling 14 home runs, 32 RBIs, 30 runs, 31 hits, three doubles, one triple, 19 walks and two stolen bases.
Tennessee (57-9, 25-5 SEC) concluded its 2022 season on June 12.
The Vols advanced to the NCAA Tournament Super Regional and were ranked No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll for 10 consecutive weeks (March 28-May 30).
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