After making a commitment over a year ago, the decision has now been put pen-to-paper for the future Chippewa. Senior pitching standout Max Hammond signed his official national letter of intent Tuesday to attend Central Michigan University next fall.

“It feels great now that it’s official,” Hammond said. “I’m super excited to get down there and get to work.”

The senior multi-sport standout has a stellar baseball resume, including two All-CSAA first team awards, Pioneer Dream Team Player of the Year in 2022, and a division 3 MHSBCA All-State 1^st team selection this past spring. Reed City’s ace struck out 146 batters with a 0.733 ERA through over 57 innings of work in 2023.

Not only was Hammond a dominant arm on the mound, but he also contributed greatly with his bat. In his junior season, Hammond hit for a .440 batting average as well as five home runs, 38 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.152.

“Baseball has always been my favorite,” Hammond said. “I’ve always had a thing for baseball so to play it at the next level is great.”

When asked on why he chose Central Michigan, Hammond said the location and sports management degree complimented the baseball program’s excellence.

“I love the coaches and the facilities are awesome. It’s only an hour away from home and they have the degree I want go into. It’s a great fit.”

Hammond’s career will not only be remembered for his greatness on the diamond, but also on the hardwood and gridiron. His multiple all-conference awards in basketball and football shows how truly talented of an athlete he is.

Central Michigan enters the 2024 fall season coming off a 34-23 season and a MAC championship two years ago. The Chippewas added Hammond as one of seven early signing period recruits.

*Attached image provided by Max Hammond.