​After two seasons in Baton Rouge, Deven Sheerin is moving on to professional baseball after being selected 128th overall in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He became LSU’s first pitcher drafted and the third player overall from the Tigers, following Derek Curiel and Jake Brown. Although Sheerin spent multiple seasons as a Tiger, he only played one full season on the field. He transferred to LSU in the summer of 2024, but an ACL tear sidelined him for the 2025 National Championship season. He returned to the mound in 2026, making up for lost time with a strong performance.
In 37.2 innings pitched, Sheerin posted a 4.78 ERA and struck out 58 batters, averaging more than 1.5 strikeouts per inning. He features fastballs that sit in the upper 90s, touching 97-98 mph, often paired with a sharp slider. His most important attribute during the 2026 season was his command; despite LSU’s pitching staff leading the SEC in walks allowed, Sheerin’s ability to throw strikes, combined with his electric stuff, made him the club’s most reliable pitcher throughout the year. His repertoire and mound presence gave LSU a trusted option out of the bullpen and as a starter when needed, underscoring his value to the pitching staff.
With a delivery that includes a 3/4 arm slot and a cross-body stride, Sheerin presents a challenging look for right-handed hitters, creating leverage and late life on pitches. That combination could translate into a future as a formidable Major League bullpen arm, especially given his youth and current arm health. Across three college seasons, he accumulated 107.2 innings, a relatively modest total that amplifies the potential remaining in his arm as he advances to professional baseball. The Phillies are taking a low-risk, high-reward approach by adding a pitcher with fresh legs and a proven capability to miss bats.
The slot value for the 128th pick is set at $597,400, and the final signing bonus from Philadelphia will be closely watched by scouts and analysts. As Sheerin begins his professional career, the organization will be keen to see how his development translates to longer outings and higher leverage roles. His combination of velocity, finger control, and a repeatable delivery could align well with Phillies’ plans for bullpen depth and rotational flexibility in the coming years. If he continues to refine his command and sustain his velocity, Sheerin could become a valuable asset within the Phillies’ pitching pipeline, offering a potential path to the big leagues as soon as his minor league progression allows.