Umatilla High School announced the hiring of Matt Prevesk as the next Head Baseball Coach for the Bulldogs baseball program. Prevesk will replace Tanner Clark, who recently stepped down after five highly successful seasons leading the program and establishing a culture of excellence that elevated Umatilla Baseball to new heights.

Coach Clark leaves behind a tremendous legacy of success both on and off the field. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs experienced sustained competitiveness, increased expectations, and tremendous growth throughout the program. Umatilla High School extends its sincere appreciation for his dedication and impact over the last five years.

Coach Prevesk brings an impressive playing background and a wealth of collegiate experience that will provide tremendous value to Bulldog student-athletes. A four-year varsity baseball player at Apopka High School, Prevesk continued his playing career at some of the highest levels of collegiate baseball.

He spent two seasons at the University of Florida, where he earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition and was part of teams that competed in the College World Series, including a national runner-up finish.

Prevesk then transferred to the University of Central Florida, where he played two additional seasons and earned Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. During the 2024 season, he led the team with 80 hits while posting an impressive .342 batting average.

In addition to his collegiate experience, Prevesk competed in several prestigious summer baseball leagues, including the Valley League in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Winter Garden Squeeze in the Florida League, and with Martha’s Vineyard in the highly respected New England Collegiate Baseball League.

Principal Brent Frazier expressed excitement about the future of the program.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Matt to Umatilla High School and Bulldog Baseball,” says Frazier. “Matt is a high-character individual with tremendous values and an extensive collegiate playing background. The experience he has gained and the network he has built throughout his career will be pivotal as we continue taking our program to the next level. We believe our players will benefit tremendously from his knowledge, leadership, and mentorship both on and off the field.”

In addition to serving as Head Baseball Coach, Prevesk will also be joining the Umatilla High School faculty as a teacher, allowing him to build strong relationships with students and make a positive impact beyond athletics.

Coach Prevesk’s combination of character, leadership, competitive experience, and passion for developing young people makes him an outstanding fit for the future of Bulldog Baseball.

Umatilla High School looks forward to beginning this exciting new chapter and continuing the tradition of excellence both in the classroom and on the baseball field.