Blake Barker
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PRIOR TO VIRGINIA (SETON HILL)
CAREER
• Played first two seasons at Division II Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa.
• Pitched in 31 games, all in relief over the first two seasons.
• Posted a 2.50 career ERA at Seton Hill with 59 strikeouts in 50.1 innings pitched.
2023
• Made 18 appearances, all in relief.
• Did not allow an earned run in 15 of his 18 relief appearances.
• Ranked fifth in the PSAC with four saves.
• Recorded a save in four consecutive appearances from April 21 – May 5.
• Credited with saves against Slippery Rock on April 21 (1.0 IP, 0 R, 3 SO), Slippery Rock on April 23 (1.0 IP, 0 R), Gannon on April 27 (1.0 IP, 0 R) and Mercyhurst (2.0 IP, 0 R, 2 SO).
• Logged a season-high 3.2 innings pitched, did not allow a run and struck out a season-high five batters against Indiana (Pa.) on April 8
• Named to the 2023-24 ACC Honor Roll.
2022
• Made 13 appearances, all in relief.
• Was 0-2 with a 3.09 ERA in 23.1 innings pitched and 25 strikeouts.
• Longest outing of the season came against Mercyhurst on April 30. Pitched three innings and struck out a season-high four batters.
• Made his collegiate debut against Limestone Feb. 20. Pitched 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out a batter.
PERSONAL
• Pursuing a degree in American Studies at UVA.