Chase David Burns (born January 16, 2003) is an American college baseball pitcher for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He previously played for the Tennessee Volunteers. Once hailed a top high school prospect, Burns is considered one of the best players available in the 2024 MLB Draft.
| Chase Burns | |
|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons – No. 23 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 16, 2003 Naples, Italy | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Amateur career edit
Burns grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee and initially attended Station Camp High School. He transferred Beech Senior High School before the start of his senior year.[1] Burns was selected in the 20th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the San Diego Padres, but did not sign with the team.[2]
Burns entered his freshman season at Tennessee as a member of the Volunteers' starting rotation.[3][4] He finished the season with a 8-2 record and 2.91 ERA with 103 strikeouts in 81+1⁄3 innings pitched. Burns was named the Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association at the end of the season.[5]
Burns entered his sophomore season as a member of the Volunteers' starting rotation, but was moved to a relief role midway through the season after going 2-3 with a 6.10 ERA as starter.[6] In postseason play, Burns allowed only one run scored and struck out 22 over 16 innings pitched, including throwing six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in a 6-4 win over Stanford in the 2023 Men's College World Series.[7] He finished the season with a 5-3 record and two saves with a 4.25 ERA and 114 strikeouts over 72 innings pitched. After the season, Burns entered the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Burns ultimately transferred to Wake Forest.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Tennessee baseball signee Chase Burns and his 101 mph fastball win fans". The Tennessean. May 18, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Tennessee baseball won in MLB Draft by getting Chase Burns to campus". Knoxville News Sentinel. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Chase Burns highlights new-look Tennessee baseball's opening win". Knoxville News Sentinel. February 18, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Chester, Michella (May 4, 2022). "Hear from Chase Burns and Drew Beam, Tennessee's freshman pitching duo". NCAA.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Rickens, Zack (June 14, 2022). "Tennessee's Burns named Freshman Pitcher of the Year". WATE.tv. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "How Chase Burns became Tennessee baseball's bullpen superstar". Knoxville News Sentinel. June 18, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Chase Burns' outing helps Tennessee eliminate Stanford in MCWS". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Low, Chris (June 27, 2023). "Tennessee standout reliever Chase Burns in transfer portal". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Demon Deacons pick up talented pitcher Chase Burns". Winston-Salem Journal. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tennessee Volunteers bio