Winston-Salem State University

College: Elon University. At Elon, Derrick was a member of the club baseball team and earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport and Event Management.

High School: At The Gilman School in Baltimore, MD, Derrick was an honor roll student and three sport athlete playing baseball, basketball and football. On the baseball diamond, he lettered 2 years under head coach Marty Meloy.

Personal: Derrick is the son of Derrick and Michele Burnett…Derrick is currently pursuing his MBA

Favorite things about WSSU Baseball: is the team chemistry and the opportunity to play in one of the best college baseball facilities in the nation.

COACH RITSCHE ON BURNETT: “Derrick has in extremely large frame and a powerful swing. He is working on improving his defense and is working hard to develop consistency in the batters box.”