Austin Peay State University Athletics

Career Recap: Austin Peay
As a junior transfer in 2015

• Saw action in 27 games, including seven starts, and batted .216 with a home run and two RBI.
• Hit a two-run, pinch-hit home run at UT Martin, May 2.
• After March 15 was primarily used as a pinch hitter and late defensive substitute, batting .250 (3-for-12) as a pinch hitter with a home run (at UT Martin, May 2) and two RBI.
• Opened campaign 3-for-5 with a walk and three runs scored in two games, reaching base in five of seven plate appearances. Would start in right field during four of APSU’s first seven games.

Career Recap: Jackson State CC
As a sophomore in 2014

• Batted .347 with a team-best 15 home runs and 50 RBI while recording 13 stolen bases.
• Ranked third among all junior college hitters with his 15 home runs and was ranked fourth nationally with 22 times hit by pitch.
• As a freshman in 2013
• Batted .297 with four home runs and 24 RBI.
• Played under head coach Tyler Malik.

Personal

• Kyle Joseph Blackburn is the sun of Stan and Angie Blackburn.
• Born July 5.
• Prepped at Camden Central High School.
• Has an older sister, Katie.
• A health and human performance major with an emphasis in applied exercise science.