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Ryan Burnette

Ryan Burnette

Hometown: Chicopee, Mass.

Sport: Baseball

Class: Junior

Position: Right Handed Pitcher

Major: Sociology

Ryan Burnette will begin his third season as a member of the Blazers' baseball program in the spring of 2012. A right-handed relief pitcher that appeared in 10 games and also made three starts in 2011, Burnette earned his first collegiate win last season. Burnette has a 5.01 earned run average (ERA) in 43.1 career innings pitched for Elms and has recorded 29 strikeouts.

Why did you choose Elms College?

I chose Elms for the small environment and friendly staff.

The Division III Identity encompasses the following six words: Sportsmanship, Responsibility; Comprehensive Learning, Proportion, Passion, Citizenship…which of these words means the most to you and why?

I identify with the word sportsmanship because it shows character.

Who is your favorite athlete(s)?

Tim Lincecum

What is your favorite song?

"Knee Deep" - Zac Brown Band
Complete the following sentence: If I won $1,000,000 I would...

...have way more money than most humans.

What is your favorite school subject?

Coaching

If you had a quote to live by, what would it be?

"Live life to the fullest."

What is one thing people might not know about you?

I play golf.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I am not sure...

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