Meet Blake Burghardt, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound third-baseman/pitcher from Strong Rock Christian School. Burghardt is a member of the GIAA Big 10 cover for the 2025 Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine. Here are 10 questions with him.

Q: What in-game rituals or superstitions do you have?

A: I typically eat candy before games and chew gum during games.

Q: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

A:  I am a night owl.

Q: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?

A:  Playing golf.

Q:  Name one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?

A:  I dislike frogs.

Q:  Who is your favorite teacher and what is your favorite high school subject?

A: Mr. Sanders, Algebra 2.

Q: Outside of baseball, what is your next hobby?

A:  Golf.

Q: What jersey number do you wear and what reason did you choose that number?

A: 9. Assigned to me in high school.

Q: What do you like the most about playing baseball?

A: The competitive nature of the sport.

Q: Do you have any pets? If so, talk about them.

A: Yes, a dog that is a Golden Doodle named Chipper and he loves to swim.

Q: After baseball, what career are you planning to pursue?

A: Business.