Derek Katch

l Hempfield Baseball (SS/RHP) (L/R) 6A All State Infielder & Football (QB/DB) 2026 l 3.9 GPA l 4.53 weighted GPA

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Recruitment & DMs are open. Summer/Late Spring highlights. PA 6A all state 2nd team infielder. Lefty hitter. High GPA. Ready to go this spring!

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Honored to be recognized by the coaches in the Lancaster-Lebanon League as a first team infielder. Thank you.

Excited for the playoff run!

@lanclebbase @BlackKnightBase @PrepBaseballPA @CGAcademyllc

[LancLebBase @lanclebbase]

For Hempfield (18-5), they scored 8 runs on 9 hits. Brayden Charles had 2 hits and 3 RBIs. Cam Hulock had 2 knocks and 2 runs scored. Derek Katch had 2 hits with a run scored. Logan Dougherty throws 6.2 IP, allowing 3 runs on 9 hits. Huge win for the Knights.

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

@Pa_Preps Thank you for the write up and recognition

[High School Sports on PennLive @Pa_Preps]

Best infielders in Pa. high school baseball in 2026 https://t.co/M67twrC57y

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Thank you Mr. Cevette!!

[Dan Cevette @DanCevette]

@Derek_Katch @PrepBaseballPA @PG_Uncommitted @PGMidAlantitc @BlackKnightBase @CGAcademyllc Derek is the true definition of a "gamer".. kid plays hard, plays with grit, can hit high-level pitching.

Uncommitted but that needs to change ⚾️

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Hempfield is on a 12 game win streak (15-3)

Hits in 17 of 18 games (23-61 .377). On base safely in all 18. 14 RBI and 14-14 SB.

Attached are some hits from this week including a HR.

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[LancLebBase @lanclebbase]

For Hempfield(13-3, 6-2), they scored 7 runs on 7 hits. Derek Katch had 2 hits, scored 2x, and stole 3 bases. Brayden Charles reached 2x and scored a run. The BIG win is awarded to Jaxsen Hulock, throwing 6 strong shutout innings on 4 hits. He struck out ELEVEN.

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Hempfield is on a 8 game win streak (11-3)

Hits in 13 of 14 games (17-45 .378). Safely on base all 14 (.442). 12-12 in SB. 3Ks in 52 PA.

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[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

High academic leader looking for a home.

Want a gamer? 2K in 37 PA
Want production? 13/33 .394 average & .459 on Base %
Want consistency? Hits in 9 of 10 games and on base all 10.
Want grit? 10-10 in steals

Recent hits, steals and defense are attached.

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[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Strong start to the season. Hempfield is undefeated with a lot of games coming up.

Batting .427, 4 RBIs and 4 SB. Here are some hits, steals and defensive plays through 3 games.

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[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

COACHES: If you want your program to stay average, keep sleeping on the kid💤😴

6/16 with 4 doubles and a triple in the preseason. Here's a double and 2out 2RBI single from today

@DanCevette @BlackKnightBase @CGAcademyllc @ocker_n

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Enjoyed the preseason tournament with some solid hits. Excited for the first scrimmage tomorrow.
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[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

@AlBBeck0405 Thank you!

[Derek Katch @Derek_Katch]

Senior Season Highlights! Career 291/486 for 3,626 passing yards. 30 passing TDs and 13 rushing TDs. Nothing like a Friday Night! ⁦@PrepRedzonePA⁩ ⁦@MrEagerHHS⁩ ⁦@footballcoach79⁩ ⁦@PRZVicCastillo⁩ ⁦@PaFootballNews⁩ https://t.co/2Higw34hYj