Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 65 | Arm: 50 | Field: 60 | Overall: 50

It’s looking like size no longer matters, 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 parlayed a strong summer showcase circuit and senior year into a Competitive Balance Round A pick and signed with the Orioles for an over-slot bonus of $4 million.

First jumping on the radar as an underclassman at the World Wood Bat Association 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 may never be a huge part of his game, but while some evaluators worried about impact, de Brun showed up this spring with added strength and more ability to drive the ball from the left side of the plate, displaying more physicality than Carroll at this stage.

de Brun's speed is also a huge asset in the outfield. He has plus range and is an excellent defender who could play center field for a long time. He brings high energy and effort to everything he does and could be an outstanding table-setter for the Orioles in the future.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 65 | Arm: 50 | 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 may never be a huge part of his game, but while some evaluators worried about impact, de Brun showed up this spring with added strength and more ability to drive the ball from the left side of the plate, displaying more physicality than Carroll at this stage.

De Brun's speed is also a huge asset in the outfield. 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 who believe in him as a future table-setter will consider de Brun in the same area as Caldwell and Carroll.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/04/2025	FCL Orioles activated OF Slater de Brun.
	07/24/2025	Baltimore Orioles signed OF Slater de Brun.
	07/24/2025	OF Slater de Brun assigned to FCL Orioles.
	05/26/2025	College Workout activated OF Slater de Brun.
	08/16/2024	OF Slater de Brun assigned to High School Workout.
	06/30/2024	High School Workout activated OF Slater de Brun.