2026 MLB Draft Interview: OF Blake Bowen, JSerra Catholic (CA)

In this episode of On the Clock, Tyler and Jared we’re joined by Blake Bowen, one of the top high school outfielders in the 2026 MLB Draft class, to break down his journey from Southern California prep standout to Oregon State commit. Bowen talks about growing up as a two-sport athlete, modeling his game after Mike Trout, navigating the grind of elite summer showcases and Team USA, and what it means to wear the red, white, and blue. He also dives into his approach at the plate, leadership philosophy, biggest lessons learned this summer, and his mindset heading into a highly anticipated senior season. Plus, Bowen shares the toughest arms he’s faced, his Mount Rushmore of outfielders, favorite walkout song, and plenty more. Timestamps00:27 – Intro & meet Blake Bowen01:40 – Growing up in California & falling in love with baseball02:55 – Playing at JSerra & competing in the loaded 2026 class03:05 – Commitment to Oregon State & choosing the right program04:10 – Balancing spring ball, summer showcases & travel05:30 – Breakout summer & mental approach at the plate06:20 – Friendships built through Team USA & travel ball07:10 – Goals for senior season & competing every pitch08:05 – Team USA experience & wearing the red, white, and blue09:20 – Leadership style & leading by example10:45 – Football background & life off the field11:45 – Mount Rushmore of outfielders13:05 – Walkout song & closing thoughtsJust Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeOn The Clock Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=on+the+clock&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastFOLLOW USX: https://x.com/OnTheClock_1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheclock1/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Jason: https://x.com/64AnalyticsMark: https://x.com/margar0010Will: https://x.com/WmoneyMossaSubscribe to the On The Clock Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDaoFollow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.