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2019: Pitched in 4 games for a total of 2.3 innings, during which he gave up 5 hits and 8 runs, with 2 shutouts

HIGH SCHOOL: 2018 graduate of Bishop Lynch High School ... Led the team with 87 strikeouts in 62.2 innings pitched his senior season, the third most single season strikeout total in school history ... Led the team in wins with eight while going 8-5 ... The eight wins are the third most in a season ... Posted a 2.90 ERA ... Went 5-2 in district and held his opponents to a .170 BA ... Helped the Friars to the regional round with a win in the Bi-District playoff after striking out 13 batters and holding the opponent hitless ... Team captain ... Three-year letterwinner ... In 2018, he was named second team All-State TAPPS 6A Division I and first team All-District TAPPS 6A District 1 ... 2018 Bishop Lynch Pitcher of the Year ... Threw a perfect game in 2018 ... Ranked 43rd LHP in Texas and 372 in the nation ... 2018 Rawlings/Perfect Game All-American-Texas Region Honorable Mention ... 2018 Bi-District Champion and regional qualifier ... 2016 and 2017 Bi-District qualifier ...Volunteered with Head Start of Greater Dallas, Salvation Army, North Texas Food Bank and Mercy Street ... Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sports Leadership, Debate, Buddy League and Fishing Club.

PERSONAL: Parents are Andy and Lisa Bautz ... Blake's father played football at Tarleton State University.