Blake William Dunn (born September 5, 1998) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
| Blake Dunn | |
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.jpg) Dunn with Western Michigan in 2018 | |
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 76 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 5, 1998 Holland, Michigan, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 4, 2024, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .154 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
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Early life and amateur career
editDunn attended Saugatuck High School in Saugatuck, Michigan.[1] He enrolled at Western Michigan University and played college baseball for the Western Michigan Broncos for four seasons. He was named first team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a sophomore after hitting .374 with five home runs, nine doubles, two triples, and 30 stolen bases.[2] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] Dunn batted .288 with four doubles, two home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 15 games during his junior season before it was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.[4] Dunn batted .305 as a senior.[5]
Professional career
editThe Cincinnati Reds selected Dunn in the 15th round of the 2021 MLB draft.[6] After signing with the team he was assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds before being promoted to the Daytona Tortugas of Low-A Southeast. Dunn hit .286 over 11 total minor league games.[7] He returned to Daytona in 2021, but missed most of the season due to a shoulder injury and finished the season with a .290 batting average in 33 games olayed.[8] Dunn was assigned to the High-A Dayton Dragons to begin the 2023 season.[9] He was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts after hitting .276 with eight home runs and 19 stolen bases over 47 games played.[10]
Dunn began the 2024 season with the Triple–A Louisville Bats, hitting .223/.348/.378 with four home runs, 22 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 44 games. On June 4, 2024, Dunn was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] Dunn made his MLB Debut the same day.
References
edit- ^ https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/sports/2023/04/21/saugatucks-blake-dunn-back-in-west-michigan-chasing-major-league-dreams/70131524007/
- ^ "Blake Dunn optimistic as MLB draft looms". The Holland Sentinel. May 20, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "#23 Blake Dunn — Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ Nothaft, Patrick (February 15, 2021). "WMU outfielder Blake Dunn raking in accolades ahead of junior season". Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "UM's Benjamin Sems, WMU's Blake Dunn lead local selections on Day 3 of MLB Draft". The Detroit News. July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Saugatuck's Blake Dunn drafted by Cincinnati Reds". The Holland Sentinel. July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Minor League assignments announced for local players". The Holland Sentinel. April 11, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Dragons' Dunn thrives on pressure moments". Dayton Daily News. April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds prospects: Blake Dunn, outfielder, dominant in 2023". Cincinnati Enquirer. May 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Blake Dunn called up to Chattanooga Lookouts; two steps from majors". The Holland Sentinel. June 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Reds Select Blake Dunn". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Western Michigan Broncos bio