UConn just landed two massive commitments from the Class of 2028, and get ready for this: Blake Huston and Gavin Halovatch, two incredible Connecticut baseball players, have been tight since kindergarten! These guys announced their plans to play for the Huskies in early September, joining Southington’s Class of 2027 commit Luke Prozzo. Talk about a future core for the program!
Blake Huston’s Batting .500, Hitting 90 MPH
First up, Blake Huston, an outfielder and pitcher who spent his freshman and sophomore years at Oxford High School before heading to Shelton. He dropped his commitment news on September 9th, and honestly, his sophomore stats are just ridiculous. This dude was a CHSCA All-State selection primarily because of his bat, slashing a mind-blowing .500/.580/1.089 for a 1.669 OPS! We’re talking nine doubles, three triples, and six home runs. But wait, there’s more: on the mound, Huston boasts one of the state’s hardest fastballs, regularly clocking in at 90 miles per hour, earning him a nomination for the top fastball of the 2026 CIAC season. Huston, a North Haven native, is clearly hyped to stay home, saying, “It has always been a dream of mine to go to UConn. I grew up watching UConn baseball… I get to stay home, play for a really good baseball school and wear Connecticut across my chest.” You gotta love that local pride!
Halovatch Brings the Heat and That Gamer Mentality
Then there’s Gavin Halovatch, an infielder and pitcher from North Haven High School, who announced his commitment just days after Huston. This guy was a first-team All-SCC selection in 2026, anchoring shortstop and dealing on the mound for North Haven. His coach, Joe Romanelli, totally gets it: “(Halovatch) is a very competitive player. He came in freshman year and right away everyone knew he belonged, just by the way he composed himself. He is a gamer who will do anything to win a ballgame.” And the stats back it up! As a sophomore, Halovatch batted .405 with a 1.050 OPS, racking up eight doubles, two triples, 21 RBIs, and 18 runs scored. Pitching wise, he was lights out with a 1.02 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 13.2 innings. Halovatch echoed Huston’s sentiment about staying local, stating, “I chose UConn because they have been a great team that is great at developing players… The number one reason was location. I think being able to represent my town and home state is something special.” Oh, and Halovatch is also scoring rushing touchdowns for North Haven’s football team this season after taking a year off. Talk about an all-around athlete!
These two have been inseparable since kindergarten, training together even after Huston moved to Oxford. They hit with the same coach, Roberto Mena, played Little League and travel ball together. Huston said it best: “We have always had a strong relationship, and that will be huge taking that into UConn.” Both players have a legit shot at being two-way players for the Huskies. So, get ready, UConn fans, because these lifelong friends are about to bring some serious talent and incredible chemistry to Storrs. The future is looking bright!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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