Northwestern State University of Louisana

2012 Season:
• Appeared in 24 games while starting in 18 games.
• Had 2 multi-hit games on the season.
• Was 2-for-3 agaisnt Corpus-Christi with an RBI.
• Started 12 games at shortstop, and four at second base.
 
Prior to NSU:
• First team all-conference and second team all-region his final season at Pratt Junior College.
• Led his team in most offensive categories his sophomore year with a .352 batting average, one homer, and 25 stolen bases.
• Freshman year hit .331 with three homers.
 
High School:
• Lettered in three sports: football, baseball, and basketball.
• Made it to the playoffs in baseball three of four years including the quarterfinals his freshman year.
• Earned first team all-district in football, basketball, and baseball in his senior season.
• Hit .468 and stole 24 bases his senior season year taking All-State, All-SWLA team, and all-parish honors.
• In basketball his senior season, he scored 18.8 points per game, and in football, set the school’s season reception record.
• Batting average above .300 every season in high school and above .400 two of the four seasons.
 
Personal:
• Born July 17, 1990.
• Son of Sondra and Thomas Burns.
• Two brothers: Greg and Joey.
• Both brothers played football for McNeese - Greg at wide receiver and Joey at fullback.
• Majoring in history.
• Wants to play professional baseball or become a coach.
• Nickname is “Burnsie”.