Prep Baseball Report

Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2019: #8 - Derek Cease


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting


After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited Pennsylvania profiles on the Prep Baseball Report website in 2019. During the month of December we will be counting down to number one. Today we continue with the 8th most viewed player profile of the calendar year (1,824 views).

Derek Cease

Class of 2021 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Nanticoke Area
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Northeast Pride
  • Height: 5-7
    Weight: 153lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
91
Max FB
(02/13/21)
88 - 90
FB
(02/15/20)
74 - 77
CB
(09/05/20)
80 - 81
CH
(02/16/19)
75 - 76
SL
(02/15/20)
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 90
CB
74 - 77
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 90
SL
75 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
84 - 87
CB
74 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CB
73 - 74
CH
80 - 81
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
83 - 85
CB
68 - 71
Position
6.59
60-yard
(02/16/19)
94
INF Velo
(02/13/21)
92
Exit Velo
(02/15/20)
3.73
H-1st
(02/15/20)
Position
60-yard
6.8
INF Velo
94
Exit Velo
89
Position
60-yard
6.75
INF Velo
93
H-1st
3.73
Exit Velo
92
Position
60-yard
6.79
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
6.59
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
87
Position
60-yard
7.19
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
78
Trackman - Fastball
90.7
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
89.6 - 90.6
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2563
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
2384
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
Zone %
(02/13/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.7
Velo Range
89.6 - 90.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.7
Spin Rate (max)
2563
Spin Rate (avg)
2384
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.5
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
75.0 - 77.4
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2727
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
2677
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
77.5
Velo Range
75 - 77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.7
Spin Rate (max)
2727
Spin Rate (avg)
2677
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.8
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
81.7 - 83.8
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2076
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
Zone %
(02/13/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
81.7 - 83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.4
Spin Rate (max)
2076
Spin Rate (avg)
1955
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
140
Distance (avg)
(02/13/21)
310
Distance (max)
(02/13/21)
Sweet Spot %
(02/13/21)
Line Drive %
(02/13/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/13/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/13/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.7
Distance (avg)
140
Distance (max)
310
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
(02/13/21)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/13/21)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
(02/13/21)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/13/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/13/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/13/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/13/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/13/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
66.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

2/16/19

5-foot-6, 140-pound two-way prospect put together one of the top performances of the two day event. A member of the Team PA 14U roster at the 2018 PBR Junior Future Games, Cease continues to show development across the board in his skills. The right-handed hitter showcased a compact, line drive approach at the plate with a feel for the barrel and an 87 mph bat exit velocity. He ran a 6.59 60-yard dash and flashed an event record 93 mph arm strength across the diamond defensively. An above average defender, Cease could easily make the move to the outfield at the next level. The two-way prospect finished his impressive performance by sitting 85-87 on the mound out of a repeatable, compact delivery. He also showed a feel for his curveball at 73-74 with tight 11/5 rotation and a changeup at 80-81 thrown with similar arm speed.

12/30/17

5-foot-6, 125-pound two-way prospect impressed with his all-around skill set. Ran a 6.94 60-yard dash and flashed 83 mph arm strength across the diamond defensively. Displayed active feet and plays through the baseball routinely as a middle infielder. Right-hander sat 80-82 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a compact, repeatable delivery. Curveball shows tight 11/5 rotation at 63-65 and changeup is thrown at near fastball arm speed at 74-75.

+ 2018 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)


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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2019 Holiday Showcase PA 12/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/02 The MAX - McCook, IL
2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 PA 02/15 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 2 PA 02/16 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - SW/Central PA 02/22 Iron Horse Sports Complex
2020 NJ/NY/PA Committed Player ProCase PA 02/23 Keystone Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - Western PA 02/23 Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena
2020 Preseason All-State - NE/Central PA 02/29 Liberty Sports Arena
2020 Preseason All-State - Northwest PA 02/29 Erie Premier Sports
2020 Preseason Jr PA State Games Trials PA 03/08 Keystone State Baseball Academy


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