PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: LHP Chase Kriebel
July 28, 2019
2019 marks the 8th year that Pennsylvania will be represented in the PBR Future Games. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2021 & select 2022 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place July 31st - August 4th (Wednesday-Saturday) at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.
The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2021/2022 prospects. Last year, more than 250 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance, making it arguably the most heavily recruited event of the summer.
We will be highlighting each player on the Team Pennsylvania roster in the week leading up to the event. Links to those players that have already been highlighted follows at the end of this article.
Team Pennsylvania Roster
| NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. |
| Josh Beck | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP |
| Colton Book | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP |
| Jake Books | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B/OF |
| Justin Butler | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C |
| Derek Cease | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS/RHP |
| Maddix Dalena | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B |
| Dylan DuCharme | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF |
| Alex Gabauer | Norwin | 2021 | SS |
| Luke Holman | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP |
| Cullen Horowicz | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B |
| Michael Kilker | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP |
| Paxton Kling | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF |
| Chase Kriebel | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP |
| Colin Lewandowski | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP |
| Andrew Muraco | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS |
| Rafe Perich | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS/3B |
| Erik Ritchie | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP |
| Caleb Sturtevant | Cocalico | 2022 | OF |
| Evin Sullivan | North Penn | 2021 | C/OF |
| Carter Welch | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP |
| Trey Yesavage | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP |
Previous Player Previews
- LHP Josh Beck (Lancaster Catholic HS - Class of 2021)
- LHP Colton Book (Manheim Central HS - Class of 2021)
- 1B/OF Jake Books (Malvern Prep - Class of 2022)
- C Justin Butler (Quakertown - Class of 2021)
- SS/RHP Derek Cease (Nanticoke Area - Class of 2021)
- 1B Maddix Dalena (Montoursville - Class of 2022)
- OF Dylan DuCharme (Spring-Ford - Class of 2021)
- SS Alex Gabauer (Norwin - Class of 2021)
- RHP Luke Holman (Wilson West Lawn - Class of 2021)
- 3B Cullen Horowicz (Jefferson, WV - Class of 2021)
- RHP Michael Kilker (Hazleton Area - Class of 2021)
- OF Paxton Kling (Central Martinsburg - Class of 2022)
- LHP Chase Kriebel (Clarion Area - Class of 2022)
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
| 2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) | PA | 07/31 | LakePoint |
| 2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase | PA | 08/15 | Millersville University |
| Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament) | PA | 08/17 | Millersville University |
| 2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations) | PA | 09/07 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Scouting Report
+ 2018 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot, 160-pound lefty is just beginning to fill out into his mature frame. The member of Team Pennsylvania's 14U roster at the 2018 PBR Junior Future Games impressed sitting 80-84 from three different arm slots. Kriebel changes effortlessly without losing his feel or command from high 3/4, to low 3/4, to sidearm and showed the same ability in game action last August. All three fastballs show significant arm-side run with the two lower slots also producing above average sink. Kriebel throws a pair of breaking balls from each slot as well with his curveball sitting 70-71 and his slider sitting 70-73. His shows advanced feel for a nasty changeup at 76-77 which has both arm-side run and sink. Kriebel's current mix of pitches and arm angles make him one of the most interesting follows in this class. As he continues to mature physically additional velocity should follow.
Currently stands at 5-foot-11, 155 pounds on a lean, projectable frame. Loose, quick arm out of the 3/4 slot. Fastball mostly sat 79-81 mph, touching 82 with run that jumps on the batter. Also mixed in a mid 70s changeup along with a curveball that showed depth at 64-66 mph. Showed a good command of the zone and threw strikes, working ahead. Young projectable lefty that should see several jumps in velocity as he matures.
On the mound Kriebel works out of multiple arm angles including low 3/4 and sidearm. There is balance, rhythm and repeatability to delivery. Arm action is long, loose and free. FB sat 73-76 mph with late arm side run. CB at 60-63 mph showed 11-7 shape with short, late break as well as at times a slower sweeping action. CH at 68 mph was thrown with excellent sell and late sink. Kriebel was able to command all offerings to both sides of plate.
Defensively, actions are athletic with good range and solid footwork around the bag. Hands are above average. There is tendency to play ball deep. Frame and skill set suggest potential for development into solid defensive first baseman.