DeLuca is a premium athlete who participates in both baseball and track and field in the spring. He recorded one of the top long jumps in the state as a senior with a leap of 23 feet, 8 inches and also ran the 100-meter dash and 4x100 relay. DeLuca uses his athleticism exceptionally well on the diamond, consistently turning in plus run times and covering significant ground in the outfield, earning plus grades as a defender in center field with a plus arm as well. A switch-hitter, DeLuca has a smooth swing from both sides more geared for contact than power. He is righthanded naturally but has worked to become above-average hitting lefthanded as well. DeLuca projects to have below-average power. As one of the best athletes in the draft with above-average hitting potential, DeLuca is in consideration to go in the top five rounds. He is committed to Oregon.
