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Derek Schaefer Season 2026

#20
PositionRight Handed Pitcher
Weight210 lbs
Height6-3
ClassJunior
HometownCave Creek, Ariz.
High SchoolCactus Shadows
Previous SchoolTennessee
B/TR/R

SOPHOMORE (2025)

  • Served a variety of roles for the Sun Devils in his debut season with the program, appearing in 22 games and making three starts but also recording two saves
  • Struck out 35 in 32.1 innings of work compared to 15 walks
  • A part of both of ASU’s shutouts on the season (at UCLA, vs. UNLV)... Pitched 4.0 scoreless innings in his start at UCLA early in the season with a season-best five strikeouts and no walks while giving up just two hits


PRIOR TO ASU (TENNESSEE)

  • A 2024 NCAA National Champion with the Volunteers as a freshman 
  • Appeared in 10 games with two starts, striking out 10 over 8.2 total innings

 

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

  • Played at Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, Arizona, where he was a standout pitcher
  • Was in the USA Prime National travel baseball team...Participated in the Perfect Game 2022 National Showcase and the 2021 Jr. National Showcase...Tabbed as a 2023 Perfect Game All-Region honoree (West Region)
  • Named a three-time Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American...A 12-time All-Tournament Team selection at Perfect Game tournaments
  • Received a 9.5 Perfect Game grade in 2022...Rated as the No. 223 overall prospect and No. 3 RHP in the state of Arizona...The No. 174 overall prospect in the country by Prep Baseball Report and No. 3 RHP in the state...The No. 7 prospect in the state by both outlets
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Sophomore
2025

Right Handed Pitcher
6-2 / 210 lbs