CLASS OF 2024
RHP
RHP
Devan
Tupper
Normal University (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
![Pitching](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-pitching.png)
Fastball
89
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
85 - 88
Velo Range
3/11/24
2143
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Changeup
78.8 - 80.4
Velo Range
8/08/23
1910
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Curveball
78 - 81
Velo Range
6/21/23
2517
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
![Power](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-power.png)
93
Exit Velocity (max)
7/12/22
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/22
335
Distance (max)
2/21/22
64
Sweet Spot %
2/21/22
![Hitting](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-hit.png)
27
Hand Speed (max)
7/12/22
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/21
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/12/22
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Hard Hit %
![Run](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-run.png)
6.81
60
7/12/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
![Defense](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-defense.png)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
7/12/22
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C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.3
Hitting
![](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
![Blast Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
27.0
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
![](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2143
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2517
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1910
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1691
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
20.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2036
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1621
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1779
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1861
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1497
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
84.5 - 86.6
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,143
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
77.8
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,633
Spin Rate (max)
2,517
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.4
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,964
Spin Rate (max)
1,910
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 85.0
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,691
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 73.9
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,102
Spin Rate (max)
2,036
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.6
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 78.8
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,713
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 79.7
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,865
Spin Rate (max)
1,779
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.6
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,861
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.7
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,610
Spin Rate (max)
1,497
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
![Swift](/images/stat_logos/swift.jpg)
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
![Visual Edge Visual Edge](/images/stat_logos/vizual_edge.png)
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.22
Pitch Ai
![Pitch Ai](/images/stat_logos/proplayai.png)
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Week 8 Games - May 9, 2024
- IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 6 - Apr 24, 2024
- Illinois Signing Day: Ohio Valley Conference - Dec 5, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 25, 2023
- Illinois State Games Takeaways: 2024s - Aug 16, 2023
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member) Scout Blog: Day 1 - Jun 23, 2023
- Week 8 Games - May 11, 2023
- Week 2 Diamond Notes - Mar 31, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 22 Normal University - Mar 7, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: Risers and Newcomers - Aug 25, 2022
- Central Illinois Open: Quick Hits - Jul 13, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 14, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 14, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Jun 3, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: On The Bubble - Jun 1, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Preview - Feb 17, 2022
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 1, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 31, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Outfielder Analysis - Mar 29, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2021
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Eastern Illinois signee. Currently ranked No. 49 in Illinois’ 2024 class. Stands in a lean and projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Started on the mound for the Pioneers and dominated throughout. Earned the win on the mound and threw nine innings, struck out 10, walked two, allowed two runs and four hits. Competed and attacked hitters with both his fastball and slider, gave up his only runs in the first inning and then shut down the Senators lineup the rest of the way. Athletic mover with a quick arm out of a ¾ slot. Fastball sat 85-88 mph and touched 89 mph twice with heavy arm-side run at times, creating swing-and-miss. Threw a hard slider with big sweep at 77-80 mph, creating 2300 rpm on the pitch, and created multiple swing-and-miss on this pitch, too. Quality look at one of the top arms in the class.
Eastern Illinois commit. Tupper had an impressive week, going 5-for-9 at the plate with one home run, one triple, one double, two RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base. He also had two appearances on the mound and struck out seven, walked none, allowed no runs and three hits throughout the week. He started on the mound in their 12-1 win over Lincoln and tossed 3.2 innings with six strikeouts, no runs or walks allowed, and he only gave up three hits.
Verbally committed to Eastern Illinois.
RHP Devan Tupper (Normal University, 2024) is an athletic right-handed-pitching prospect with a high ceiling. Standing at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds Tupper was confident in his three-pitch mix, mostly working backwards against hitters. His mid-to-upper 80s, T87.3 mph, fastball played with rise and run, topping out at 19.6” of ride through the zone and 16.8” of horizontal movement. Tupper was confident in his upper-70s curveball as he threw it in any count and was able to throw it for strikes and generate swings-and-misses out of the zone with it. Tupper also threw a upper-70s changeup with hard running action with 17.3 inches of horizontal movement.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Quick to balance point, medium leg lift into tall/fall delivery, lands in-line, minimal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove, loose and athletic into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Ride through the zone, some feel for the zone. T2322, 2143 average rpm.
CB: 76-77 mph. Confident to throw in any count, flashed sharp breaking action. T2633, 2517 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Flashed depth, developing feel. T1964, 1910 average rpm.
Uncommitted, ranked No. 62 in the state’s class of 2024. Showed confidence and competitiveness on the mound. Threw three innings in relief, allowed two hits, two unearned runs, walked two and struck out six. Showed a fastball that was mostly straight with some arm-side run, sat 84-87 mph, topping out at 88 mph. Mixed in a curveball with 11/5 shape that sat 74-76 mph with 2300-2500 RPMs. An impressive look at the uncommitted, athletic junior.
Uncommitted. Tupper added a double with an RBI, run scored, and a walk. He is hitting 4-for-8 (.500 avg.) with a home run, double, and five RBIs. On the mound he has thrown two and two-third innings with five strikeouts and no runs allowed.
OF Devan Tupper (Normal University, 2024) is one of the more athletic uncommitted prospects in the 2024 class. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound, high-ceiling right-handed hitter ran a 6.81, was 88 mph from the outfield and was one of the top performers when it came to the athletic testing portion of the event. There is all kinds of bat speed and twitch in the swing and he looks to be just tapping into his high-ceiling potential. Highly-athletic 2024 to follow moving forward.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, open base, smooth hand load, short stride. Present bat speed and twitch, stays short and flat through the zone, ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 slot, life to the bag.
Defense: Clean, athletic actions, plays through the baseball in rhythm, sure-handed.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. Athletic, long strides.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic, lean build. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; tall balance point, high knee tuck. Smooth drop and drive down the mound, athletic landing, easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action and circle to a high 3/4 slot; loose and quick.
FB: T85.3, 82.6-85.0 mph. Projects as a sinker-type; arm-side action. T1826, 1690 average rpm.
CB: 72.4-73.9 mph. Short, 11/5 action that flashed tight spin; projects as he adds strength. T2101, 2035 average rpm.
CH: 76.2-78.8 mph. Thrown effectively at arm speed; fade/run. Flashed ability to locate down. T1712, 1620 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open base, bat wraps, short stride. Whippy levers that rotate well out of load, short and level to contact with some leverage out front, gap-to-gap approach, hard off the barrel.
Power: 92.4 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 335’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive outfielder. Quick reads. Clean exchange.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60.
OF/RHP Devan Tupper (Normal University, 2024) is listed at a lean, projectable 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, and he stood out on both sides of the ball on Monday. From the mound, Tupper’s loose, quick arm required minimal effort to reach an 85.3 mph high, inside a delivery that featured athleticism throughout. His fastball projects best as a sinker-type, with hard arm-side run that flashed late action through the zone at times. Tupper’s changeup looked like his best offspeed offering at present, thrown effectively at arm speed with deceptive fading action that worked well off his fastball. His curveball projects, however, as he gains greater confidence in it, though it’s presently a short breaker that works off a more vertical plane, flashing tight spin in the 2,100 rpm range. Tupper presents the same kind of intrigue and upside with his right-handed bat as well. Tupper has whippy, loose levers, creates leverage off the barrel and made a lot of hard contact into both gaps. The 6.89 runner in the 60 also topped at 87 mph from the outfield. Strong overall day for the high-ceiling, two-way prospect.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build with upside.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, works smooth with rhythm, stays on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Showed control, creates angle at times, flashed sinking action. T1865, 1779 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape. T2065, 1860 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Maintains arm speed at times, run and sinking action with feel for the zone. T1610, 1496 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Tall quiet setup, short stride and maintains balance throughout. Simple, easy swing, loose hands, short path, level through the zone and stays within himself.
Power: 88.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.79 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork at times, clean release and steady hands.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60. Clean, long-strided runner.
Another 2024 arm to keep an eye on is the wiry frame of 6-foot-1, 160-pound Devan Tupper (Normal University). Tupper has a projectable arm swing out of a high ¾ slot sitting 78-79, T80 mph with moderate effort and produces a ton of arm side run. Tupper, also an outfielder, ran a 7.17 60 and has a simple right-handed swing with a barrel control approach.