University of California, Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara

2016: Entered nine games as a true freshman, all as a substitute ... Used as a pinch-hitter or late-game defensive replacement at first base ... Went hitless in four at-bats ... Made one appearance in the postseason, playing first for the final two frames of an eventual 14-inning UCSB win over Washington to open the Nashville Regional ... Made his NCAA debut as a defensive sub against USF on Feb. 20 ... Struck out in his first collegiate at-bat, against Bryant on Feb. 27 ... Reached base for the first time in his career, via a walk against College of Charleston on Apr. 9. 

High School: Played two years at De La Salle High School under head coach David Jeans ... Played first base for the Spartans ... During his senior year, batted .321 with 28 RBIs, nine extra-base hits, and four home runs in 81 at-bats ... During his junior year, batted .351 in 37 at-bats ... Received an All-East Bay Athletic League honorable mention ...His team won the 2014 NCS championship ... Made two postseason appearances ... Also competed in football where he was All-League Second Team ... Was also an NCS scholar athlete.

Personal: Blake Sidney Ogburn was born on Apr. 17, 1997 to parents Dave and Sheila Ogburn in Santa Monica, Calif. ... Has one older brother named Wade, and one younger brother named Luke ... Is planning on majoring in economics ... Aspires to work in the business field in the future ... Favorite sports teams include the San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, and the San Francisco 49ers ... His most memorable moment is winning the state chamionship in 2014 ... Favorite movie is Pulp Fiction ... Favorite novels are The Hunger Games trilogy ... Favorite musical artists are the Zac Brown Band and the Red Hot Chili Peppers ... Favorite athletes are Hunter Pence and Klay Thompson ... Favorite TV show is Game of Thrones.