A Rising Pitcher's Path
Deven Sheerin, a right‑handed reliever who spent a single season with LSU after transferring from Mount St. Mary's, was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
At Mount St. Mary's he set program records with 109 strikeouts and a .197 opponent batting average, earning the MAAC Rookie of the Year award in 2024 and a second‑team Freshman All‑American nod.
A torn ACL sidelined him during LSU's 2025 national championship run, but he returned to pitch in 20 appearances, converting five saves while posting a 3‑2 record and a 4.78 ERA across 37.2 innings.
His fastball regularly hits 100 miles per hour, sitting comfortably at 97 mph, and his 58 strikeouts in college highlight a profile that analysts rank as the No. 145 overall prospect in the draft, projecting him as a future bullpen arm.
The move ties him to familiar ground in Baton Rouge, where he contributed to LSU's recent successes, while his collegiate roots remain anchored in the Pittsburgh area where he first showcased his talent.
Scouts have praised his poise on the mound and his ability to handle high‑leverage situations, traits that could see him rise quickly through the Phillies' farm system.