Blake Burke hits 455-foot home run in Biloxi-Columbus game

Biloxi (7-7) defeated Columbus (8-6), 10-1, on Saturday in a Southern League Double-A game at Synovus Park in Columbus, Georgia.

Former Vol Blake Burke started at first base and went 3-for-5 and totaled three RBIs and two runs. He hit a 455-foot two-run home run in the seventh inning.

In 14 games for Biloxi in 2026, Burke has recorded seven home runs, 13 RBIs, two doubles, 12 runs, eight walks, six stolen bases and a .263 batting average.

Biloxi is Double-A affiliate of the Brewers. Burke was selected by Milwaukee with the 34th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. The Brewers assigned him to Double-A Biloxi from High-A affiliate Wisconsin on Aug. 2, 2025.

Burke played for the Vols from 2022-24, appearing in 182 games, including 159 starts. He 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.

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