Braden
Deverman

RHP, Braden Deverman, Normal University, 2025 Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 93 in the state. Strong-bodied, 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. The right-hander is a clean mover down the mound with a short, compact arm action, delivering his arsenal from a high ¾ window. His fastball played at 84-88 mph, touching 89 mph on his best bullet with life through the zone, collecting swing and miss. His go-to secondary was an 11/5 curveball with gradual action in this look, 77 mph.

Stands at an athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Started in right field and hit in the five-hole for the Pioneers in their win. Went 3-for-4 on the day with a triple, two RBIs, a run and a walk. Showed a short and compact right-handed swing, consistently put the ball in play. First hit of the day was a triple over the right fielder’s head, making it to third base with ease. Has also impressed our staff in the past on the mound, pitching at 84-86 mph with his fastball, while spinning it at 2300+ RPM on average. A follow 2025 prospect that’s headed to the Illinois State Games this August.

Stands at an athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Started in right field and hit in the five-hole for the Pioneers in their win. Went 3-for-4 on the day with a triple, two RBIs, a run and a walk. Showed a short and compact right-handed swing, consistently put the ball in play. First hit of the day was a triple over the right fielder’s head, making it to third base with ease. Has also impressed our staff in the past on the mound, pitching at 84-86 mph with his fastball, while spinning it at 2300+ RPM on average. A follow 2025 prospect that’s headed to the Illinois State Games this August.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short leg-lift stride. Lets the ball travel, simple, repeatable swing, stays on the barrel, and uses the whole field.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. High 3/4 slot, loose arm, flashed life, accurate on target.
Defense: Active footwork to the ball, deliberate through exchange, steady hands.

Delivery: Full windup delivery, clean repeatable, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Slight arm side action, showed feel for glove side half of the plate. T2375, 2315 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 shape, backup at times. T2383, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Down below the zone. Flashed heavy run and sink. T1742, 1665 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with developing strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short leg-lift stride. Lets the ball travel, simple, repeatable swing, stays on the barrel, and uses the whole field.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. High 3/4 slot, loose arm, flashed life, accurate on target.
Defense: Active footwork to the ball, deliberate through exchange, steady hands.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame with developing strength.
Delivery: Full windup delivery, clean repeatable, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Slight arm side action, showed feel for glove side half of the plate. T2375, 2315 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. 11/5 shape, backup at times. T2383, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Down below the zone. Flashed heavy run and sink. T1742, 1665 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load, short leg lift trigger. Easy swing, loose hands, stays on-plane, and utilizes the whole field. Gets extension through contact at times.
Power: 77.8 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm action. 3/4 slot. Quick to release.
Defense: Twitchy actions. Plays with tempo.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Some effort, strong front side, lands square with front toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.2, 78.9-80.0 mph. Mostly straight. T2217, 2116 average rpm.
CB: 66.2-67.9 mph. 11/5 shape. T2096, 2029 average rpm.
CH: 65.7-68.6 mph. Slight fading action. T1770, 1692 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet load, short leg lift trigger. Easy swing, loose hands, stays on-plane, and utilizes the whole field. Gets extension through contact at times.
Power: 77.8 max exit velocity, averaged 69.5 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short, loose arm action. 3/4 slot. Quick to release.
Defense: Twitchy actions. Plays with tempo.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Some effort, strong front side, lands square with front toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.2, 78.9-80.0 mph. Mostly straight. T2217, 2116 average rpm.
CB: 66.2-67.9 mph. 11/5 shape. T2096, 2029 average rpm.
CH: 65.7-68.6 mph. Slight fading action. T1770, 1692 average rpm.