Zeke Blanton
Zeke Blanton

Player Profile
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Forest City, N.C.
High School:
East Rutherford
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 198
Position:
OF
B/T:
R/R

EAST RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year standout outfielder at East Rutherford High School for coach Bobby Reynolds • Earned all-state honors in 2005 and 2007 and was a three-time all-conference pick • Batted .542 as a senior with 10 home runs • Helped lead team to state titles in 2004 and 2007 • Prep teammate of classmate Ryan Leach and played with UNC senior Chad Flack as a high school freshman • Graduated fifth in his class with a 4.375 grade point average • Served as a junior marshal • Also played American Legion ball.

PERSONAL
Matthew Zeke Blanton is the son of Sam and Wanda Blanton • Born Aug. 26, 1988, in Shelby, N.C. • Has one older brother and one older sister • Has not declared a major at Carolina • Lists the Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers as his favorite teams • Modeled his game after Alex Rodriguez • Favorite video game is "Guitar Hero" • Enjoys fishing, hunting and golf.