https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/ -
#33 Slater de Brun
OF Summit (OR)
17/years old
5' 9" 180
COMMITTED - Vanderbilt
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 65 | Arm: 45 |
Field: 60 | Overall: 50
Does size no longer matter, at least not as much, in
evaluating Draft talent? Last year, 5-foot-9 Slade Caldwell went at the end of
the first round to the D-backs. And in 2019, Arizona also took the 5-foot-10
Corbin Carroll, who went on to win the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year
Award. Like Carroll, de Brun is an undersized outfielder from the Pacific
Northwest who has the chance to go early in the Draft after performing very
well at Perfect Game National and World Series and was on USA Baseball’s 18U
team before breaking his thumb in World Cup Qualifying play.
First jumping on the radar as an underclassman at the WWBA in
Jupiter in 2023, de Brun’s profile took a step forward with his performances on
the summer showcase circuit. He has very impressive bat-to-ball skills with an
advanced eye at the plate, understanding that his job is to put the ball in
play and get on base, then using his well-above-average speed on the basepaths.
Power is never going to be a huge part of his game and some evaluators worry
about impact, while others see some thump in his left-handed swing, with more
physicality than Carroll at this stage.
De Brun’s speed is also a huge asset in the outfield. His arm
is fringy but he has plus range and is an excellent defender who can play
center field for a long time. Teams will want to be convinced the Vanderbilt
recruit can impact the ball enough in the spring, but those that believe in him
as a future table-setter will consider de Brun in the same area as Caldwell and
Carroll.
2-25-25 - 2025 MLB Draft: A closer look at the top 20 high
school prospects entering the spring
12. Slater de Brun, OF, Bend (Oregon)
At 5-foot-9, 180 pounds is a good runner and a very good
defensive center fielder, and he makes good contact at the plate, but he’ll
probably never show much power. He also has good arm strength and can play any
outfield spot.
1-27-25 - Just Baseball –
2025 MLB Draft - Top 80 High School Prospects
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-high-school-prep-prospects/
12. Slater de Brun – OF
HT/WT: 5’9/185 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Summit (OR) |
Commitment: Vanderbilt | Age: 18.1
Slade Caldwell was just taken in the first round of the 2024
MLB Draft, but it looks like he’s been cloned and moved to Oregon as Slater de
Brun. de Brun’s body is very similar to what Caldwell is, as he’s a smaller,
yet physical outfielder with exceptional speed and an excellent approach at the
plate.
There’s very little to hate at the plate, as de Brun has
posted incredibly healthy contact rates and rarely expands the zone, getting on
base frequently where he can be a basepath menace.
His bat speed is top-notch, though the swing plane is more
suited for line drives to the gaps than fly balls over the fence. His speed is
double-plus, if not better. He’s had home-to-first times clocked between
4.05-4.15 seconds on the regular, displaying an incredible second gear and he
has the makings of a very difficult out.
That speed translates to center field, where he figures to
stick long-term with strong route-running, instincts, and a strong arm. There’s
a lot to love here and it would not be a shock to envision this profile in the
first round in 2025. He is younger for the class at 18.1 years old and is
committed to attending Vanderbilt.
1-16-25 -
An Early Look at the Top 30 Prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2025/01/15/top-30-prospects-2025-mlb-draft/#google_vignette
24. Slater de Brun, OF, Summit HS, Bend, Ore.
Probably higher than most but this kid’s energy and makeup on
the field will be a favorite of scouts. Smaller but he is an 80 runner, and has
the tools to stay in CF, with a below-average throwing arm. He knows who he is
as a player, gets on base, and hits the ball the other way. But he is a real
threat on the base paths.
1-3-25 –
2025 MLB Draft: Top 75 Prep Prospects — Prospects Live
https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2024/12/26/2025-mlb-draft-top-75-prep-prospects -
9. OF Slater De Brun, Summit (OR)
Height: 5’9
Weight: 180
b/t: L/L
Draft Day Age: 18 YR 1 MO
Commitment: Vanderbilt
Hometown: Bend, OR
Slade Caldwell was just taken in the first round of the 2024
MLB Draft, but it looks like he's been cloned and moved to Oregon as Slater de
Brun. de Brun's body is very similar to what Caldwell is, as he's a smaller,
yet physical outfielder with exceptional speed and an excellent approach at the
plate. There's very little to hate at the plate, as de Brun has posted
incredibly healthy contact rates and rarely expands the zone, getting on base
frequently where he can be a basepath menace. His bat speed is top-notch,
though the swing plane is more suited for line drives to the gaps than fly
balls over the fence. His speed is double-plus, if not better. He's had
home-to-first times clocked between 4.05-4.15 seconds on the regular,
displaying an incredible second gear and he has the makings of a very difficult
out. That speed translates to center field, where he figures to stick long-term
with strong route-running, instincts, and a strong arm. There's a lot to love
here and it would not be a shock to envision this profile in the first round in
2025. He is younger for the class at 18.1 years old and is committed to
attending Vanderbilt.
12-10-24 –
Here's Pipeline's first full 2025 mock draft
https://www.mlb.com/news/first-full-2025-mlb-mock-draft?partnerID=web_article-share –
26. Phillies: Slater de Brun, OF, Summit HS, Bend, Ore. (No.
33)
De Brun earns some Corbin Carroll comps as a smaller prep
outfielder from the Pacific Northwest who can impact the game in several ways.
9/22/24 - 2025 Draft -
Top 30 Prep Prospects
14. OF Slater De Brun, Summit (OR)
Height: 5’9
Weight: 180
b/t: L/L
Draft Day Age: 18 YR 1 MO
Commitment: Vanderbilt
Hometown: Bend, OR
Slade Caldwell was just taken in the first round of the 2024
MLB Draft, but it looks like he's been cloned and moved to Oregon as Slater de
Brun. de Brun's body is very similar to what Caldwell is, as he's a smaller,
yet physical outfielder with exceptional speed and an excellent approach at the
plate.
There's very little to hate at the plate, as de Brun has
posted incredibly healthy contact rates and rarely expands the zone, getting on
base frequently where he can be a basepath menace. His bat speed is top-notch,
though the swing plane is more suited for line drives to the gaps than fly
balls over the fence.
His speed is double-plus, if not better. He's had
home-to-first times clocked between 4.05-4.15 seconds on the regular,
displaying an incredible second gear and he has the makings of a very difficult
out. That speed translates to center field, where he figures to stick long-term
with strong route-running, instincts, and a strong arm. There's a lot to love
here and it would not be a shock to envision this profile in the first round in
2025. He is younger for the class at 18.1 years old and is committed to attending
Vanderbilt.
https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=1258506 –
2024 National Showcase
Slater de Brun is a 2025 OF/LHP with a 5-9 180 lb. frame from
Bend, OR who attends Summit. Compact athletic build with good present strength.
6.39 runner in the sixty. Primary outfielder on defense, quick and lift on his
feet to the ball with athletic actions, has nice carry on his throws when on
top of the ball, tends to rush his throws at time. Left handed hitter, has a
tight turn from a medium base, quick bat with loud impact, pull to mid field
contact, lives on the barrel, multiple game 100+ mph game exit velocities,
consistency stands out with the bat. Plays with full energy. Fits into the
Corbin Carroll/Slade Caldwell mold as an athlete and player. Excellent student,
verbal commitment to Vanderbilt. Selected to play in the Perfect Game
All-American Classic.
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