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Andrew Behnke earns first save with Healdsburg

Tennessee pitcher Andrew Behnke earns first save with Healdsburg.

Tennessee pitcher Andrew Behnke is competing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.

Healdsburg defeated the Walnut Creek Crawdads, 7-2, Thursday.

Behnke pitched 2.1 innings, recording two strikeouts, while allowing one hit, one earned run and one walk versus Walnut Creek. Behnke earned his first save with the Prune Packers.

He appeared in six games at Tennessee as a freshman in 2023. Behnke recorded 10 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in 5.2 innings pitched for the Vols.

The 5-foot-10, 183-pound freshman made his collegiate debut on April 11 versus Eastern Kentucky.

Behnke came to the Vols from Donelson Christian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. He committed to Tennessee on May 20, 2021 over Alabama and Vanderbilt.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball defeats Eastern Kentucky, 14-2

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Blake Burke’s final stats with Healdsburg in 2022

A look at Blake Burke’s final stats with Healdsburg in 2022.

The Healdsburg Prune Packers defeated the Conejo Oaks, 14-1, in the 2022 California Collegiate League Championship presented by the Firestone Walker Brewing Company.

Tennessee’s Blake Burke appeared in 34 games with Healdsburg in 2022.

Burke split time in left field, at first base and as the Prune Packers’ designated hitter this season.

As a freshman, 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 won the Southeastern Conference East division for the second consecutive season, the league regular season and tournament championships in 2022.

Below are Burke’s final stats for Healdsburg in 2022.

Blake Burke records four RBIs against Lincoln

Tennessee’s Blake Burke records four RBIs against Lincoln.

Tennessee freshman Blake Burke is playing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.

Healdsburg defeated the Lincoln Potters, 11-4, Wednesday.

Burke went 2-for-4, recording one double, four RBIs and one run as the Prune Packers’ designated hitter.

Burke has split time as the Prune Packers’ designated hitter and playing left field this season.

Through 14 games, Burke is 20-for-51, totaling four home runs, 23 RBIs, 17 runs, four doubles and seven walks.

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.

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Watch: Blake Burke hits three home runs in one game for Healdsburg

Watch: Tennessee’s Blake Burke hits three home runs in one game for Healdsburg

Tennessee freshman Blake Burke is playing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.

Burke has split time as the Prune Packers’ designated hitter and playing left field.

Healdsburg defeated the Novato Knicks, 12-11 in 10 innings, Wednesday.

Burke started in left field and went 3-for-4, recording three home runs, five RBIs, four runs and one walk in the Prune Packers’ win.

Through eight games of the California Collegiate League, Burke is 12-for-30 and has recorded four home runs, 13 RBIs, nine runs, one double and one walk.

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.

Watch two of Burke’s home runs against Novato below.

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Blake Burke returns to left field for Healdsburg, records one RBI

Blake Burke returns to left field for Healdsburg and records one RBI.

Tennessee freshman Blake Burke is playing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.

Burke has split time as the Prune Packers’ designated hitter and playing left field.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Burke returned to left field Tuesday against the Sonoma Stompers.

Burke went 1-for-3, recording one RBI and two runs in Healdsburg’s 13-5 win against Sonoma.

Through seven games, Burke is 9-for-26 and has recorded one home run, one double, eight RBIs and five runs.

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.

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Jared Dickey on disabled list for Healdsburg

Tennessee’s Jared Dickey is on the disabled list for Healdsburg.

Tennessee redshirt freshman Jared Dickey is playing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.

The Prune Packers are slated to play the Lincoln Potters Sunday at 9:35 p.m. EDT.

Healdsburg’s roster ahead of Sunday’s game has Dickey listed on the disabled list.

Blake Burke and Grant Cherry, Dickey’s teammates at Tennessee, are also playing for Healdsburg.

Blake Burke hits first home run for Healdsburg

Grant Cherry earns first win with Healdsburg Prune Packers

Dickey appeared in 40 games, starting 25 contests, for the Vols in 2022.

Dickey recorded a .380 batting average, while totaling seven home runs, 38 hits, eight doubles, one triple, 19 RBIs, 29 runs, 20 walks, three stolen bases and was hit by a pitch twice in 2022.

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Blake Burke hits first home run for Healdsburg

Blake Burke hits first home run for Healdsburg.

Tennessee freshman Blake Burke is playing in the California Collegiate League with the Healdsburg Prune Packers.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Burke hit his first home run of the 2022 California Collegiate League season on Saturday in game No. 2 of a doubleheader against Solano.

Blake Burke debuts for Healdsburg Prune Packers

Blake Burke starts in left field for Healdsburg

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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Blake Burke starts in left field for Healdsburg

Tennessee’s Blake Burke starts in left field for Healdsburg.

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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Grant Cherry earns first win with Healdsburg Prune Packers

Tennessee pitcher Grant Cherry earns first win with Healdsburg Prune Packers.

Tennessee freshman pitcher Grant Cherry is playing in the California Collegiate League.

Cherry earned his first win with the Healdsburg Prune Packers on June 15.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Cherry pitched one inning against the Walnut Creek Crawdads. Healdsburg defeated Walnut Creek, 16-2.

Cherry totaled one strikeout against five batters in the contest against Walnut Creek. He has appeared in two games for Healdsburg, recording four strikeouts.

Cherry appeared in five contests for the Vols in 2022, recording five strikeouts.

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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Blake Burke debuts for Healdsburg Prune Packers

Blake Burke debuts for Healdsburg Prune Packers.

Tennessee freshman Blake Burke is playing in the California Collegiate League.

Burke debuted for the Healdsburg Prune Packers on June 15. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Burke went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one run against the Walnut Creek Crawdads.

Through three games with Healdsburg, Burke is 5-for-12 with four RBIs and two runs.

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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