Gems Sign Kade Burns

Quincy, IL – The Quincy Gems are excited to announce the signing of Kade Burns.

Kade is a Redshirt Sophomore from Quincy University. Before his time at Quincy University, Burns spent one year at the University of Central Missouri. Burns appeared in 2 games during his freshman season. The Edwardsville, IL native, lettered three times during his high school career. He also earned First Team All-Conference, he was named Advantage News Player of the Year and was an Illinois High School Association All-State Selection. Burns helped lead the Tigers to a second-place finish in the IHSA tournament. Kade has a good glove and great speed, he’ll be a threat on the bases this summer for the Gems.