Brett Sears Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Brett Sears
Born 05/02/2000 in Harlan, IA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Drafted in the 7th round (221st overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2024 (signed for $12,500).

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Sears took off in 2024, his second season at Nebraska after transferring from junior college. After working sparingly out of the bullpen in 2023, this spring he emerged as the Cornhuskers’ top starter and earned All-America honors after going 9-1, 2.16 in 104 innings. He stands out for his control and pitchability. His fastball can reach 95 mph, but it typically sits around 91. He throws both a big curveball and a short, low-80s slider, which is his best secondary offering. He also mixes in a changeup.

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Sears took off in 2024, his second season at Nebraska after transferring from junior college. After working sparingly out of the bullpen in 2023, this spring he emerged as the Cornhuskers’ top starter and earned All-America honors after going 9-1, 2.16 in 104 innings. He stands out for his control and pitchability. His fastball can reach 95 mph, but it typically sits around 91. He throws both a big curveball and a short, low-80s slider, which is his best secondary offering. He also mixes in a changeup.