In Lebanon, Tennessee, one of the Blue Devils? most promising arms is officially off the board. Senior pitcher and infielder Evyn Underwood has signed to continue his career with Walters State Community College, committing to a nationally ranked NJCAA Division I powerhouse that regularly competes for a spot in the JUCO World Series.
The signing, announced by Lebanon High School and celebrated across local media, marks the next step in a journey that has taken Underwood from youth leagues in Wilson County to showcase events and a coveted spot in one of the most competitive junior college programs in the United States.
Signing Day for a Blue Devils Standout
At Lebanon High?s campus on Blue Devil Boulevard, Underwood put pen to paper in front of family, coaches, teammates and school staff, turning a long courtship into an official commitment to the Walters State Senators. The moment capped years of development inside the Blue Devils program and on the travel-ball circuit, where he has become a familiar name to scouts and evaluators across Tennessee.
Listed as a RHP/SS/CF at Lebanon and with his travel teams, Underwood brings a rare combination of size, athleticism and projection. Tournament and showcase rosters have him at approximately 6’3″ with a lean, athletic build, giving him the kind of frame college coaches love to develop on the mound and in the field.
Why Walters State Matters
For those who follow Tennessee baseball, Walters State needs little introduction. The Morristown-based program is a perennial JUCO juggernaut, frequently ranked at or near the top of the NJCAA Division I polls and entering the 2025 postseason as the No. 1 seed in the Junior College World Series. In recent seasons, the Senators have posted eye-catching offensive numbers, with team batting averages hovering around .380?.390 and triple-digit home run totals, while stacking 50-plus wins.
That context explains why Underwood?s signing is so significant. Walters State?s roster is routinely filled with high-upside players who either move on to strong four-year programs or hear their name called in the MLB Draft. Joining that environment puts the Lebanon senior directly into one of the most competitive player-development pipelines in college baseball.
A Clean Arm and Mid-80s Velocity
On the mound, Underwood has drawn attention for what evaluators describe as a ?clean arm action? and the ability to locate a fastball in the mid-80s, touching 85?88 mph, paired with a deceptive breaking ball in the low-70s. Clips from TBCA showcase events shared on social media show him repeating his delivery, filling up the zone and keeping hitters off balance with a slurve-style breaking pitch.
Those traits, combined with his size and multi-position background, make him a classic junior college projection arm: a pitcher who can contribute early while still having clear room to add strength, velocity and polish over his two years in Morristown.
Two-Way Value From Lebanon to Morristown
While his velocity and mound presence attract immediate attention, Underwood?s profile is not limited to pitching. Roster listings and travel profiles consistently show him as a shortstop, outfielder and right-handed bat, giving Walters State coaches options as they shape lineups and defensive alignments.
At the high school level, that versatility has allowed Lebanon to build around him in multiple ways?slotting him in the middle of the order, using him late in games on the mound, and trusting him at premium defensive spots. That adaptability will be valuable at Walters State, where competition for innings and at-bats is fierce and the ability to help in more than one role can fast-track a freshman onto the field.
What the Commitment Means for Lebanon Baseball
For the Lebanon High School Blue Devils, Underwood?s signing is both a personal milestone and a program-wide statement. In recent cycles, Lebanon has started to place more players into college baseball, building a reputation for producing hard-nosed, well-coached athletes who can handle the demands of the next level.
Seeing one of their seniors chosen by a JUCO power like Walters State sends a clear message to younger players in the program?and across Wilson County?that the path from local high school fields to national-level environments is open, provided the work is done consistently over several years.
It also shines a small spotlight back on Lebanon itself. For many readers of Nowleb, ?Lebanon? usually refers to the country on the Mediterranean, but this story comes from Lebanon, Tennessee?another place where the name now intersects with ambition, opportunity and sporting success.
From Blue Devil Blue to Walters State Red
Underwood will arrive in Morristown at a time when Walters State is reloading for another deep run. The Senators? recent seasons have included top national seeds, explosive offensive numbers and multiple players selected in the MLB Draft. Joining that culture will expose him daily to high-level competition in practice and games, sharpening his tools and testing his resilience.
For now, the focus remains on finishing his senior year at Lebanon High School the right way?leading the Blue Devils, building on showcase momentum and using every outing as preparation for what comes next.
From a local field in Wilson County to one of JUCO baseball?s biggest stages, Evyn Underwood?s path is a reminder of how far talent, structure and persistence can carry a player. For Lebanon?both the town in Tennessee and the wider community of fans following stories that carry its name?it is one more reason to keep an eye on the box scores coming out of Walters State over the next few years.
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