Outlook

Signed a letter-of-intent with the Univeristy of Central Missouri.

Sophomore Year 2025

Played in 39 games, 15 as a starter … Batted .316 (18-for-57) with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, 10 walks, 29 runs scored and 14 driven in … Produced four multiple-hit and three multiple-RBI games … Singled, walked and scored a run in 9-3 win at Amarillo to open the season (2-1-25) … Went 2-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in ad 14-4 win the next at Amarillo (2-2-25) … Was 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, two walks, two stolen bases and two runs in a 7-6 loss to Metropolitan (2-14-25) … Had an RBI triple in a 9-5 win at Pratt (2-24-25) … Had two singles, a home run, three runs and three RBI in a 13-2 win at Iowa Western (2-28-25) … Singles, stole a base and scored JCCC’s lone run in a 2-1 setback at Cowley (3-22-25) … Hit a two-run double and scored in an 18-3 victory at Metropolitan (4-15-25) … Ripped an inside-the-park three run home run in an 18-2 win over Dodge City (4-17-25) … Hit two singles and scored twice in a 15-4 win over Baker JV in the first game of a twin bill (4-21-25) … Recorded an RBI singled in a 195 win over Labette (4-6-25) … That started a season-best 18-game hitting streak …  Had a two-run home run and drove in a run on a fielder’s choice in a 23-0 win over Baker JV in the second game (4-21-25) … Made two appearances as a pinch runner at the JUCO World Series … Scored a run in JCCC’s 14-13 win over Eastern Oklahoma State (5-25-25) ... Earned NJCAA All-Academic third-team with a GPA of between 3.60.3.79.

Freshman Year 2024

Played in 25 games, five as a starter … Batted.308 (8-for-26) with three doubles, 13 stolen bases, 16 runs scored and five RBI … Produced three multiple-hit games and one multiple-RBI game … Ripped a double for his first collegiate hit in a 4-3 win at Amarillo (2-3-24) … Went 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in 19-1 win over Moberly Area (2-24-24) … Collected two singles, walked twice, scored four runs and stole a team and conference record seven bases in a 12-0 win over Baker JV (3-23-24) … Has a single, double, a run scored and two RBI in a 26-8 win over Coffeyville (4-6-24) … Singled and came around to score in a 14-4 victory ... Earned NJCAA All-Academic third-team with a GPA of between 3.60.3.79.

High School  

Was a three-year starter for coaches Grant Bacon and Adam McCormick at Andover Central High School, Andover, Kan. … Graduated 2023 … Also played baseball at El Dorado High School, El Dorado, Kan. Rated the No. 20 overall prospect in the state of Kansas and No. 3 shortstop in the state by Perfect Game … Was selected 5A All-State second-team by the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches as a senior … Also selected All-Ark Valley-Chisolm Trail League Division II first-team … Helped Andover Central league and region championships and runner-up finish at the 5A/4A State Tournament his sophomore year … Also earned four varsity letters in football … Earned first-team All-State at defensive back and a was a first-team All-ACTV D-II first-team selection at both defensive back and wide receiver as a senior.

Personal  

Born Drew Matthew Veatch on August 10, 2004, in Wichita, Kan. … Son of Doug and Elesa Veatch … Has one brother, Chase, who played baseball at Pratt Community College … Majoring in business … Also recruited by the University of Central Missouri, Wichita State University, Barton Community College and Butler Community College … Favorite food is steak … Favorite fast food restaurant is Raising Cane’s … Favorite restaurant is Red Rock … Favorite TV show is Friday Night Lights … Favorite movie is The Wolf of Wall Street … Favorite sports movie is The Sandlot … Favorite actor is Kevin Hart … Favorite music entertainer is Kanye West … Favorite athlete is Bobby Witt, Jr. … Favorite sports teams are the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals … Best athletic moment was running a 60-yard dash in 6.05 seconds.