Grant Umberger is a 6-4, 230-pound left-hander from Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Umberger started his college baseball career in Blacksburg, Virginia pitching for the Virginia Tech Hokies. This past year, he transferred to Toledo and posted impressive numbers for the Rockets. In 15 starts, Umberger logged 75.2 innings, struck out 80 hitters, and held opposing batters to a .243 average. His 3.81 ERA was the best amongst qualifying pitchers. The 23-year-old graduated and went to the MLB Draft League to join the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. There he continued to impress with a 3.77 earned run average, 52 strikeouts, and no home runs allowed in 43.0 innings.  

“Umberger was considered among the best starting pitchers in the MLBD in 2024.” Lamarr Rogers said. “From scouting reports and conversations with MLB contacts, he’s a big bodied lefty with a bull dog mentality and looks to compete.”