Slater de Brun
| Slater de Brun | |
|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: June 8, 2007 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Slater Iain de Brun (born June 8, 2007) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He was drafted with the 37th overall selection in the 2025 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles.
Early life
De Brun was born in Santa Monica, California. His mother is Canadian[1] and was a television personality on channels such as CBC, TSN and TV Ontario.[2] His father played Division I squash at Brown University.[3]
Amateur career
De Brun attended Summit High School in Bend, Oregon. In Summer 2024, he played with USA Baseball's 18U National Team.[4] As a senior in 2025, he led Summit to the state championship and hit .370 with 26 runs batted in (RBI) and 22 stolen bases.[5]
De Brun was considered a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He was committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University.[7]
Professional career
De Brun was selected with the 37th overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[8]
On December 19, 2025, the Orioles traded de Brun (alongside Austin Overn, Caden Bodine, and Michael Forret) to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Shane Baz.[9]
Personal life
De Brun also makes music under the name Lil Slayyy.[10]
References
- ^ Worden, Zach (2025-07-13). "19 Canadians taken in 2025 MLB Draft". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ "OF Slater de Brun, 1st round (37th) – Baltimore Orioles - Signed $4 million". Canadian Baseball Network. 2025-05-04. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ "ICYMI - Elliott: Canuck Slater de Brun a highly-ranked speedster heading into draft". Canadian Baseball Network. 2025-07-13. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ reports, Staff (July 24, 2024). "Summit High's Slater de Brun selected for USA Baseball National Team". The Bulletin.
- ^ Streng, Nik (July 11, 2025). "Trio of Oregon prospects highlight class of 2025 heading into MLB Draft". oregonlive.
- ^ Thomas, Peyton (May 20, 2025). "Bend to the big leagues? Summit's Slater de Brun could go in MLB Draft 1st round". Central Oregon Daily.
- ^ Tomhave, Daren (May 7, 2025). "Tigers take prep outfielder in MLB Pipeline mock draft; Ike Irish also a first-rounder". The Detroit News.
- ^ Gerson, Aria (July 13, 2025). "Vanderbilt baseball signee Slater de Brun to Baltimore Orioles in 2025 MLB Draft". The Tennessean.
- ^ "Orioles land RHP Baz in trade with Rays for four prospects, pick". MLB.com. December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Monagan, Matt (July 14, 2025). "Meet Lil Slayyy, 2025's No. 37 Draft pick ... and a budding music producer". MLB.com.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)