Major: Accounting
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Career Highlights: Three-year letter winner in Baseball
Biography: Blake was a three-year letter winner in baseball in the early 1990s. The right- handed player was used as a relief pitcher during the 1992 and 1993 seasons.
Why Blake Chose USF: "For the great tradition, top level education, and the opportunity to play college baseball."
Favorite USF Memories: “I enjoyed my time as a member of the Dons baseball team. I loved all my teammates and hope one day to reconnect with them."
The USF Student-Athlete Experience: “To play collegiate sports is an honor. To compete against other outstanding athletes was challenging and rewarding. To be able to wear the Dons colors around campus, and to see the excitement of my fellow classmates was something I’ll always remember.”
Life After USF: Blake became a talent manager in Los Angeles, representing actors for film, television, commercials, and print. He owned his own company, Mark Blake Management. He remained a sports fan to this day, following the Los Angels teams: the Dodgers, the Lakers and the Raiders.