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Top Texas Baseball Commit Demoralizes Longhorns By Pitching Too Well In First Start

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Brody Bumila is one of the top pitching prospects in high school baseball. Currently, he is committed to play for the University of Texas next season.

Unfortunately for the Longhorns, the overwhelming belief is that he won’t make it to campus. The MLB will come calling. His first start of the season further confirmed Texas’s fears.

The left-hander was dominant on the mound. It represented a positive step following a year of uncertainty.

Bumila had to have elbow surgery which caused him to miss his entire junior season, at least as a pitcher. He’s returned as a senior as a man on a mission.

Who is Brody Bumila?

He’s been described as a “unicorn” by baseball scouts. At 6-foot-9, he towers over his competition. It feels as though he’s right on top opposing batters upon making his delivery from the mound.

He used that size to his benefit on the basketball court this past season, averaging 40 points and 20 boards during Bishop Feehan’s state title run.

He’s just as intimidating on the bump.

The pitcher didn’t get to flash his stuff as a junior. He was used mainly at first base and as a designated hitter last year while recovering from injury. That will change in 2026.

Bumila is gearing up for one final season at the high school level. He wants to prove to scouts that there are no concerns following the Tommy John surgery.

He did that and more in his first start of the year.

Bishop Feehan, located about 40 miles south of Boston, took on Hopkinton in high school baseball action. Bumila blew threw his first two innings, striking out every hitter he faced.

He ran into a bumpy third frame, hitting three batters and allowing one run, but the pitcher totaled nine Ks in his three innings of work.

Given the injury history, Bumila remains on a pitch count. He was still able to impress the slew of MLB scouts in attendance for his debut.

The ace topped out at 100 MPH.

That performance was a great step forward for Brody Bumila. It might’ve been bad news for his prospective college, though.

Everyone that watched the clip said the same thing on social media.

Bumila has first-round upside. Health is the main factor. Should he prove to be back at 100% while being able to maintain control, he will be a top MLB Draft pick.

His most recent outing was a step in the right direction for his pro ball pursuits. Bumila was dominant in his debut. If the season continues in the way it began, it likely means the lefty won’t step foot on campus in Austin.

That might be a trend for the Longhorns, who also hold a commitment from top high school prospect Grady Emerson, who’s slated to go No. 2 overall in the upcoming draft.