Trent Deveaux

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #22 prospect in 2019
  TRACK RECORD: Deveaux represented the Angels’ return to the international market when he signed for $1.2 million out of the Bahamas in 2017. His first season wasn’t particularly productive as he made constant adjustments. The Angels moved him from shortstop to the outfield, and offensively he switched into three or four different stances and was unable to find any semblance of a rhythm at the plate. SCOUTING REPORT: Deveaux, a former sprinter in the Bahamas, is an elite athlete and runner. He has been clocked at 6.2 seconds in the 60-yard dash, an 80-grade time.He’s still learning to steal bases but has little trouble scoring from first on balls hit to the gaps. Deveaux has the makings of a premier defender in center field, with a solid arm, plus range and plus instincts. The biggest question is his bat. He hunted fastballs early and struggled with offspeed pitches in his debut, but he seemed to find a little more rhythm to his swing in the final two weeks. The Angels sent Deveaux to the Dominican instructional league for a month of work after the season, hoping he would find a comfortable setup and swing that will allow him to recognize pitches better, keep the bat in the zone longer and make more consistent contact. THE FUTURE: It was a rough first season, but the Angels still love Deveaux’s athleticism and the way the ball comes off his bat. He’ll start 2019 in extended spring training.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #17 prospect in 2018
  Finally freed from being restricted on the international market because of their $8 million signing of shortstop Roberto Baldoquin in 2014, the Angels made their first big splash in two years with their July 2 signing of the Deveaux for $1.2 million. Deveaux, who moved from shortstop to the outfield last year, is an elite athlete and runner who has been clocked at 6.2 seconds in the 60-yard dash, an 80-grade time. He shows the makings of a premium defender in center field, with a solid arm, plus range and plus instincts to go with his elite speed. At the plate, Deveaux reminds some scouts of a young Dexter Fowler. He has a line-drive swing and a good understanding of the strike zone. Though his power is limited, he has a strong, lean, projectable frame. There's quick burst in everything Deveaux does. He also showed an ability to make adjustments in 2017, closing off his upright, open stance to improve his balance, which helped him stay through the ball and use the middle of the field. Deveau won't turn 18 until a month into the 2018 season and is set to spend the year at the Rookie levels, beginning in the Arizona League.

• February, 2019 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Deveaux represented the Angels’ return to the international market when he signed for $1.2 million out of the Bahamas in 2017. His first season wasn’t particularly productive as he made constant adjustments. The Angels moved him from shortstop to the outfield, and offensively he switched into three or four different stances and was unable to find any semblance of a rhythm at the plate. SCOUTING REPORT: Deveaux, a former sprinter in the Bahamas, is an elite athlete and runner. He has been clocked at 6.2 seconds in the 60-yard dash, an 80-grade time.He’s still learning to steal bases but has little trouble scoring from first on balls hit to the gaps. Deveaux has the makings of a premier defender in center field, with a solid arm, plus range and plus instincts. The biggest question is his bat. He hunted fastballs early and struggled with offspeed pitches in his debut, but he seemed to find a little more rhythm to his swing in the final two weeks. The Angels sent Deveaux to the Dominican instructional league for a month of work after the season, hoping he would find a comfortable setup and swing that will allow him to recognize pitches better, keep the bat in the zone longer and make more consistent contact. THE FUTURE: It was a rough first season, but the Angels still love Deveaux’s athleticism and the way the ball comes off his bat. He’ll start 2019 in extended spring training.