For the second time in three week, the USA Signs Pitcher of the Week in the Valley goes to a San Jacinto Gator- this time, it’s DJ Burke, a Texas commit!
Burke, a physical righthander in Purcellville’s bullpen, did not give up an earned run in 12 2/3 innings pitched last week, along with six hits allowed, four walks, and 15 strikeouts. Overall this summer, he’s 0-1, 3.46 in 26 innings, with two saves, 27 hits, only six walks, and 33 strikeouts. (Stats through Sunday, July 10)
Others to Consider
- Cade Dressler, Staunton: 0.00 ERA in seven innings, one hit, three walks, eight K’s
- Luke Wagner, Charlottesville: 1-0, 0.00, six innings, one hit, four K’s
- Dario Herrera, Woodstock: 0.00 ERA in 5 2/3 innings, three K’s
- Jonathan Blackwell, Waynesboro: 1-0, 0.00, five innings, one hit, seven K’s
- JC Toro, Waynesboro: 1-0, 0.00 in five innings, two K’s