What's Your Path?: Drew Hamburger

Prep Baseball CA: What was it like seeing all those college coaches and scouts when you first got to LakePoint?

Hamburger: "I was definitely impressed. I expected a lot of coaches because I had done my research, but when I got there, it really hit me — like, this is real. I’m actually here, playing in front of all these schools I’ve always wanted to. As the week went on and more coaches kept showing up, it really set in that pretty much every school you could think of was there."

Prep Baseball CA: How would you assess your performance over the weekend?

Hamburger: "Overall, I thought I did well. The first day was all evaluations, and it was pretty hot, but I didn’t mind that. Everything was really well organized, and I felt good about how I performed in the metrics. The competition was strong, and there were plenty of coaches watching, so it was a great environment to compete in."

Prep Baseball CA: What stood out about being part of Team West Coast?

Hamburger: "It was really cool. I’ve always wanted to be part of something like that, where you’re representing a region. Getting to play with guys from all over was awesome. The PBR staff was incredible, too. They were supportive, helpful, and always willing to give advice, whether it was about improving your game or navigating the recruiting process. That stood out a lot to me."

Prep Baseball CA: What was it like competing against that level of talent?

Hamburger: "I loved it. That kind of environment brings out the best in everyone. Every player is competing hard on every play, and it pushes you to raise your level. For me, it made me realize I had to stand out. It’s not just another game — you have to show what you can do every opportunity you get."

Prep Baseball CA: What advice would you give to players attending Senior Future Games next summer?

Hamburger: "Don’t stress too much and have fun with it. That’s when you’ll get the most out of the experience. At the same time, understand that the days are long. You can’t be locked in at 100 percent the entire time, so it’s important to know when to focus and when to mentally reset. Manage your energy and stay ready for when your moment comes."

Prep Baseball CA: How did your recruiting process evolve, and how did Future Games play a role?

Hamburger: "My recruiting process really started picking up junior year and into the beginning of my senior year. Going into Future Games, I was already talking to a mix of Division I and Division III schools, especially academically strong programs. The event was huge for exposure, especially to East Coast schools that don’t usually get to see West Coast players. I was able to connect with some coaches there and follow up afterward."

On October 8th, Hamburger took to social media to announce his official commitment to Washington University in St. Louis.

"Ultimately, I committed to WashU. It was a tough decision because it’s such an important choice, but it checked every box for me — academics, facilities, competitive baseball, and the opportunity to make an impact right away."

So far, Hamburger's senior campaign reflects the overall success that he had during Senior Future Games. In 17 games, Hamburger has a .440 batting average, driving in eight runs on 22 total hits, eight of which are extra-base hits. In the field, Hamburger has recorded 43 total putouts while turning 5 double plays.

Hamburger is poised for a successful rest of his senior season at Homestead before making his way to WashU to continue his baseball career.