PRIOR TO MIZZOU
Burton joined the Tigers from Olathe East as a versatile infielder and multi-sport athlete … An athletic defender who can play anywhere in the infield with a strong arm, good bat speed and a balanced approach ... Ranked as the No. 3 shortstop and No. 10 player overall in the state of Kansas out of high school by Perfect Game.
HIGH SCHOOL
Burton earned First Team All-State honors as a middle infielder as a senior and Second Team All-State honors as a junior … He also earned All-Conference quarterback honors as a senior and set the Olathe East single-season hits record with 42 … Lettered in football all four years.
PERSONAL
Son of Rachel and Mike Burton … Has two siblings, Benjamin and Ellie … His brother plays college football at Butler … Burton was named the 2026 Olathe East Male Athlete of the Year and plans to study business administration at Mizzou.