UPDATE:

DeBarge is a shortstop prospect who despite being undersized, does a little bit of everything well. After an unbelievable sophomore season for Louisiana-Lafayette in which he hit .371/.448/.576 with 7 home runs, 15 doubles, and 18 stolen bases, he's back at it in 2024 for the Ragin Cajuns.

DeBarge is one of the better contact hitters in the entire draft class. In the box, it's a quiet operation with a short, compact swing aided by lightning fast hands. DeBarge has excellent bat to ball skills, and rarely chases. He doesn't strike out much, but doesn't walk much either.

There's some sneaky power to the pull side. Through the end of his 2024 season, DeBarge hit .356/.418/.699 (1.117) with 21 home runs (43 XBH), 24 walks, and 34 strikeouts in 60 games played. That's a significant step forward in almost every offensive category.

DeBarge can impact the game with his other tools, too. He has plus speed with good instincts on the bases and a plus arm (he used to play catcher). While he might not be the smoothest operator at shortstop, his arm and lateral quickness aid his range, and he has a decent shot of sticking there as a professional.

This is a spark plug type profile who can accrue more value than you might think when you first watch him play.