Blake Rambusch took to Twitter this evening to officially announce his commitment to the Auburn baseball program. Hailing from Georgetown, Texas, Rambusch was on the Fall 2019 baseball roster at Grayson College.
Excited to announce that I have committed to play baseball at Auburn University! #WarEagle🦅 pic.twitter.com/5eOYzaWXaU
— Blake Rambusch (@BlakeRambusch) January 21, 2021
Primarily playing at short stop, Rambusch comes from a JUCO ranked #6 by Perfect Game USA. He was last year’s #19 on PBR Texas’ list of Top 50 JUCO prospects, and was praised for his natural leadership.
𝗝𝗨𝗖𝗢 𝗪𝗜𝗥𝗘@GraysonBaseball’s SS/C Blake Rambusch has committed to @AuburnBaseball. No. 19 on our JUCO Top 50 Prospects list last year.
— PBR Texas (@PBR_Texas) January 21, 2021
Natural leader who can really handle the bat. High motor kid with the instincts to play anywhere on the field.@PBR_JUCO | #MLBDraft https://t.co/hr6TKXMkdl pic.twitter.com/VFHduD9q6T
National scouting supervisor Brian Sakowski emphasizes the impact Blake Rambusch will make for the Auburn baseball team as a versatile infielder and competent hitter:
Love this pickup for Auburn in @GraysonBaseball IF Blake Rambusch. Versatile defender on the dirt, best pure bat on an absolutely loaded team, impacts the game in multiple ways. #PGJC #WarEagle https://t.co/NByrnRiGJA
— Brian Sakowski (@B_Sakowski_PG) January 21, 2021
2021 won’t be just any given season for Auburn baseball…or any other NCAA baseball club for that matter.
The COVID-19 pandemic–yes, the same pandemic that wiped out the conclusion of the 2020 season–has not gone anywhere. The NCAA has gone on with football and basketball seasons, but both have had a record number of postponements and cancellations.
Luckily, SEC ADs approved a normal baseball season structure, and emphasized no change to the season schedule. And with a tough SEC schedule ahead, the Tigers need every stud they can get.
Rambusch has the potential to possibly replace Ryan Bliss, who will more than likely be drafted.