Derek Burns, 2B, Fairfield HS, Class of 2015

PBR: Why did you choose Bellarmine?

Burns: I chose Bellarmine because I love there campus and the academics are great. The program also shows great upside. 

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Burns: Lake Erie College

PBR: Where did the coaches first see you? How did your relationship develop with their coaching staff?

Burns: The coaches first saw me play at a workout my summer coach put together. My relationship developed between the coaching staff through email. Which then lead to a phone call. 

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play your first year on campus?

Burns: They expect me to be an impact player my first year and compete for the starting 2B job. 

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that you will help Bellarmine baseball?

Burns: I feel that I bring good intangibles to the game. I'm always into the game and I'm a competitor. I hate to lose. 

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Burns:  I played for Cincinnati Baseball Club in the summer and I can't pick one specific experience. The whole season was great. 

PBR: What were your stats for last spring season at Fairfield?

Burns:  AVG. -.316, OBP.-.385, RBI-14, 2B-8, SB-8, Runs-16

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced in Ohio?

Burns: Probably Austin Allinger or Greg Simpson