Blake Primrose, a sophomore catcher for the Saint Joseph's Hawks, has quickly become one of the most celebrated players in recent program history, drawing national attention with a string of historic accolades.
A Milestone in Hawk History
His recent selections to the American Baseball Coaches Association and Baseball America All‑America Third Teams mark a first for the Hawks, as he becomes the first player in school history to earn multiple non‑freshman postseason All‑America honors within a single season.
Primrose capped the 2026 campaign with career‑defining statistics, smashing single‑season program records with 24 home runs, 78 runs scored and 72 runs batted in, numbers that have helped the Hawks surge in the national rankings.
The accolades did not stop there. He was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and earned co‑player honors in the NCBWA District 1 award, while also reaching the semifinals for the prestigious Buster Posey Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate catcher.
His consistency shone throughout the year, collecting three A‑10 Player of the Week recognitions and being named the NCBWA National Hitter of the Month for April, complementing a previous NCBWA Second Team selection that placed him among the nation’s elite.
Overall, Primrose stands as only the second Hawk to amass three All‑America nods of any kind during his career, a testament to his sustained excellence and the growing prominence of Saint Joseph's baseball on the collegiate stage.
The achievements reflect not only individual brilliance but also the strong developmental environment fostered by the Atlantic 10 Conference and the supportive community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the team continues to build on this momentum.