Hamburger continues to be a steady presence in the lineup, recording hits in each of the first four games of the season. The shortstop is currently hitting .462 with a 1.083 OPS and six hits.
7/22/25
Drew Hamburger, Homestead High (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/2B Quick-twitch athlete and smooth defender with emerging pull-side power and overall impact potential. Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with present physicality throughout. Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base with more weight preset on the back leg. Slightly open and crouched setup, hands set high behind the ear with a vertical load. Takes an aggressive swing with a controlled, uphill path through the zone. Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Compact arm action from a 3/4 slot, producing accurate throws with carry across the diamond. Defense: Fields with the glove extended out front, showing quick lateral movements to both sides. Maintains active footwork throughout the play.
6/01/25
Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced set up, with slight knee bend. Hands rest at ear level, with high back elbow and barrel pointed towards 3B dugout. Controlled load, shifting weight into back hip and hands working back. Pairs with small leg kick and barrel tip. Fires aggressively with hips as hands follow suit, creating decent separation. Back knee sinks slightly as hips fire, with tilt following in upper body through the swing path. Barrel gets through the zone quickly, with hands working close to the body. Barrel path frequently gets the ball in the air with lift, showcasing HR power to the pull side and doubles power up the middle. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration. Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance. Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Shows some length in the arm path, with depth, but shows quickness in arm action. Gets good carry and makes online throws across the infield. Has the arm strength to play on the left side. Defense: Sound athleticism with good foundation. Reads the ball off the bat well, taking good angles and working downhill aggressively. Demonstrates soft hands and good footwork. Profiles to play up the middle. Athletic Testing: 6.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.10-inch max vertical jump. Vizual Edge: 71.25 Edge Score.
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Drew Hamburger, Homestead High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B Quick-twitch athlete and smooth defender with emerging pull-side power and overall impact potential.
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame with present physicality throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic base with more weight preset on the back leg. Slightly open and crouched setup, hands set high behind the ear with a vertical load. Takes an aggressive swing with a controlled, uphill path through the zone.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Compact arm action from a 3/4 slot, producing accurate throws with carry across the diamond.
Defense: Fields with the glove extended out front, showing quick lateral movements to both sides. Maintains active footwork throughout the play.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced set up, with slight knee bend. Hands rest at ear level, with high back elbow and barrel pointed towards 3B dugout. Controlled load, shifting weight into back hip and hands working back. Pairs with small leg kick and barrel tip. Fires aggressively with hips as hands follow suit, creating decent separation. Back knee sinks slightly as hips fire, with tilt following in upper body through the swing path. Barrel gets through the zone quickly, with hands working close to the body. Barrel path frequently gets the ball in the air with lift, showcasing HR power to the pull side and doubles power up the middle. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (87.5 avg.); 353-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Shows some length in the arm path, with depth, but shows quickness in arm action. Gets good carry and makes online throws across the infield. Has the arm strength to play on the left side.
Defense: Sound athleticism with good foundation. Reads the ball off the bat well, taking good angles and working downhill aggressively. Demonstrates soft hands and good footwork. Profiles to play up the middle.
Athletic Testing: 6.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.25 Edge Score.