The Journey: '25 C Blake Umberger (Hershey) - Louisville Commit
October 7, 2024 Staff PBR Staff
Scouting Report
"The physical tools that set Umberger apart were evident from his first Scout Day in February 2023. He continued to develop and prove himself every step of the way over the next two summers. Blake attended the PA state games and earned his way to the Future Games at Lake Point (GA) in 2023 and 2024 to showcase those tools on the biggest stage. As the 21st-ranked prospect in the '26 rankings, he has above-average arm strength, can handle a high-end pitching staff, and displays a next-level bat. The future looks bright for Umberger.
Take a look back at the journey below⤵️
2026 C/3B Blake Umberger (Hershey), 5-11, 182.
Strong muscular build. Balanced stance and clean bat path for the Future Games Alum. Easy pull side power. 💪
No. 4 JR C in PA at 6-0, 190LBS. Runs into this baseball and catches the sweet spot for a sky high double off the Coca-Cola sign in LCF. Strong and athletic player, bat speed has been 81MPH+ via @Blast_Bsbl. #PAStateGamespic.twitter.com/vTXqipXJDu
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) June 11, 2024
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) July 28, 2024
‘26 C/3B Blake Umberger (Hershey) 5-11, 194
Physical, strong 💪. Front foot down early, barrel stays on plane. Uses the whole field, ball jumps off the bat. EV up to 98MPH. #PBFG24 || @BlakeU_11pic.twitter.com/TOlXUEHMc8
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) July 24, 2024
‘26 C/3B Blake Umberger (@HersheyBaseball) fills out a uniform with his 5-11, 195 frame. Gets on plane & barrel lags in the zone offensively. Showed his versatility defensively with pop times of 1.96-2.02 while also showing carry on throws of 83mph from 3B.#PAASG@BlakeU_11pic.twitter.com/fYEN4XFr8x
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) August 14, 2024
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