Description
Michael Blake Dean is currently a member of the LA Dodgers team. He plays infield for the Class A minor league Great Lakes Loons in Midland, Michigan. He was drafted in the 9th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He played college at LSU. He was one of LSU's leading hitters, and was named MVP of the 2008 SEC Baseball Tournament. He has also received many other freshman awards, such as 2007 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American; 2007 Freshman All-SEC; 2007 Louisiana Freshman of the Year; SEC Freshman of the Week.
Blake Dean tried out as a pitcher, coming out of high school. He was on the verge of getting cut, because he lacked velocity. He was quickly converted to a first baseman, after his coach saw him hit batting practice. He started all four years at first base and was one of the best power hitters in LSU baseball history.
In 2008 while helping lead his team to the 2008 College World Series, Dean was named a Baseball America First-Team All-American.
In 2009 Dean was given another All-America selection as he was named to the pre-Season All-America team by Baseball America and Rivals.com.
In 2010 Dean was a candidate for the Lowe's Senior Class Award.
Born
February 25th, 1988 in Fort Walton Beach (Age 36)
Last Changes
2024/04/23
New Response (Success): LOR sase homemade card
2024/04/23
New Scanned Autograph (TTM/Probably Authentic)
2022/04/16
New Response (Success): Sent 2 photos
Signed both photos