Tennessee has started locking in its 2027 baseball class, and one of the biggest names to come off the board is Blake Lundy.
The Volunteers have been piling up elite commitments, and Lundy’s signing only adds to the momentum around Josh Elander’s recruiting work. The in-state catcher from Baylor has long been viewed as one of the best players in the country at his position, and some would argue he sits at the very top of that list.
Lundy plays at Baylor High School, the same program Tennessee has mined for other top talent in the state. His profile is already carrying serious weight nationally, and Perfect Game has given him a PG10 rating, which it defines as a “Potential very high draft pick and/or Elite level college prospect.” That is the highest tier in its evaluation system.
Perfect Game’s scouting report paints the picture of a premium all-around catcher. The outlet described him as a 2027 C/1B/3B with a 6-3, 225-pound frame from Ooltewah, TN, and noted his physical build, his 6.79 speed in the sixty, and his work behind the plate. It also highlighted his arm strength, with throws up to 86 mph, and his right-handed bat, which brings big power and easy bat speed when he’s in rhythm.
“Blake Lundy is a 2027 C/1B/3B with a 6-3 225 lb. frame from Ooltewah, TN who attends Baylor. Extra big and strong physical build.
6.79 runner in the sixty. Primary catcher on defense, big target that moves good for the size, works from a right-knee down setup, solid pocket awareness.
Arm is the calling card here, recorded throws up to 86 mph with noticeable carry out of the hand. Right-handed hitter, higher hands and back elbow in the stance, clean move into contact, gets into huge power often.
Plus bat speed and strength, comes off so easy when in rhythm. Good student with a verbal commitment to Tennessee.
Named to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic,” Perfect Game said.
For Tennessee, the signing is a major win. The bigger question now is whether Lundy actually ends up on campus.
Because of college and MLB draft rules, Lundy can still be selected in the upcoming MLB Draft. If that happens, he would have the option to skip college and enter the professional ranks, or head to Tennessee if he wants to bet on himself and improve his draft position later.
For now, the Vols have done the important part: they’ve secured the school he would attend if he chooses the college route. His draft stock is expected to be high, and with interest already building, this is a situation that will need to be watched closely all the way to the summer of 2027.
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