Brad Deppermann Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Bradford Deppermann
Born 06/15/1996 in Indianapolis, IN
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School North Florida
Drafted in the 7th round (222nd overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2019 (signed for $50,000).

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The Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Year after a strong 2019 season, Depperman posted a 2.46 ERA during his redshirt senior season. He struck out 108 batters and walked just 24 in his 95 innings of work. Depperman has a fastball that ranges from 90-94, an average slider, below-average changeup and despite a strong walk rate control that needs to be improved to get to average.

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In a deep year for Florida high school pitching, the athletic Depperman was late to the scene, drawing considerable attention after a strong showcase outing in Jupiter, Fla., last fall when he was still uncommitted. He has since committed to North Florida, and while he has present stuff and strike-throwing ability, as an undersized righthander he might end up in college. Depperman has maintained 89-92 mph velocity all spring, touching 94 with late life from an easy delivery, though his fastball can be somewhat flat because of a lack of plane. He has multiple breaking balls, a slider that can touch 85 mph and a mid-70s curveball, with his slider flashing above-average. He also mixes in a changeup and is a strike-thrower with the potential for average control. The right team might be willing to look past his height because of his stuff and buy him out of college.