Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

1B
OF

Chase
Tatum

Cass (HS) • GA
6' 3" • 219LBS
R/L • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: USA Scout- National Team Nike 16u

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2026 National

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/14/24
87.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/14/24
11.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/14/24
13
Hard Hit %
1/14/24
Power
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/14/24
83
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/20/23
323
Distance (max)
5/20/23
60
Sweet Spot %
5/20/23
Run
7.43
60
5/20/23
4.15
30-yd
5/20/23
1.76
10-yd
5/20/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
5/20/23
Defense
81
INF Velo
1/14/24
84
OF Velo
1/14/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

82
Velocity (max)
1/14/24
78.7 - 81.1
Velo Range
1/14/24
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24

Changeup

70.8 - 74
Velo Range
1/14/24
1924
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24

Curveball

62.8 - 68
Velo Range
1/14/24
1970
Spin Rate (avg)
1/14/24

Slider

61.8 - 65.2
Velo Range
5/20/23
1985
Spin Rate (avg)
5/20/23

Positional Tools

2024
2023
Infield Velocity
81.0
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Infield Velocity
76.0
Outfield Velocity
81.0
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
May 20, 2023
Position
76
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
76.9
Distance Max
318
Distance Avg
237
Launch Angle Avg
33.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
83.0
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
180
Launch Angle Avg
15.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
May 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
20.0
Bat Speed Max
87.9
Bat Speed Avg
80.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
87.9
Bat Speed (max)
80.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2256
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1970
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1924
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2084
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1761
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
63.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1985
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,305
Spin Rate (max)
2,256
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 68.0
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,161
Spin Rate (max)
1,970
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 74.0
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,980
Spin Rate (max)
1,924
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
May 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,278
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.9
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 65.2
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
1,985
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 73.0
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,818
Spin Rate (max)
1,761
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
May 20, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
63 - 68
CB
71 - 74
CH
Southeast Select
Jul 13, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
77 - 81
FB
63 - 66
CB
Southeast Select
Jul 13, 2022
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
64 - 65
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.82
30 Yard Dash
4.20
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.15
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
1.25
RSi (max)
20.1
Jump Height (max)
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
May 20, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
Edge Score
65.92

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/27/24
Uncommitted. Tatum has continued to have a strong Sophomore season at the plate for Cass. In game one of a big region series vs. Calhoun Chase had a strong 3 hit performance working the middle/opposite field well. The tall/physical frame CF competes well at the plate and makes good reads in the OF and can cover some ground. The two sport athlete (Baseball/Football) will be a name to follow in the 2026 class.
1/14/24

Chase Tatum, Cass (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 219-pounds. XL frame, thicker bodied. Strong and sturdy build.
Delivery: Raw. Slower paced delivery. Generates good power through the legs.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. High spin. Good carry through the zone. Fading action to rightys. T2305, 2256 average rpm.
CB: 63-68 mph. Flips it over well. Good feel for spin. Late breaking action. T2161, 1970 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Best pitch. Plays well off the fastball. Will produce swing and miss. T1980, 1924 average rpm.
ATH: 1.82 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

1/14/24

Chase Tatum, Cass (GA), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-3, 219-pounds. XL frame, thicker bodied. Strong and sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, hands start away from the body. Toe tap into the swing, easy pull side power from right side. Occasional lift in the swing. 80.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 76.9 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-81 mph. OF-84 mph. Longer arm action.
Defense: Clean when fielding, glove pat into throws.
ATH: 1.82 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

6/01/23

Uncommitted. 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. This player is a great example of how exciting it is to scout at LakePoint, as any game can bring you a completely unknown prospect with the talent to be a pro one day. This is exactly how I feel about Chase, as he has every trait a scout can ask for. He passes the eye test with ease, as the frame would fit right in at an MLB complex right now. The most insane part about all of it is the dude just turned 15 years old. Not often do you come across a player with his potential for power production. The best part? He walks a ton, and is glad to take them anytime they come. It’s extremely uncommon to see an underclassmen with this quality of plate discipline, as it’s typically the last skill to develop in a HS hitter. His ability to see spin early allows him to take calculated risks on FB’s anywhere in the zone. Tatum’s dynamic swing gives him power to all fields, another trait you rarely see in hitters this young. The ball jumps off his bat whether it’s a perfect barrel or not, and his bat speed+bat strength combo is already producing EV’s in the mid 90’s on a regular basis. Despite his large frame he moves very well, enabling him to play CF with relative ease and he has the arm to match. This is a dual sport athlete who started as a varsity WR this spring, which shows his advanced athleticism and ability to perform under pressure. This is a big time follow for the years to come.

5/30/23

Uncommitted. 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. (69th ranked overall player in Georgia in his class.) Tatum is a big, strong athletic player. The ball jumps off his bat from gap to gap. He stands up tall in the box with a slightly opened stance. Smooth swing and attacks the inside part of the ball well. Tatum makes the routine plays in the field, and his tall frame helps with bang-bang plays at first. Tatum is a fun player to watch and will be a fun follow for the next few months and years.

4/11/23

Uncommitted. 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. You wouldn’t expect a freshman in his first year of HS baseball to have advanced pitch recognition and plate discipline, even the top players in the country. But after a 3 game extended look, this is exactly what you’re getting with Tatum. His yes, yes, no thought process fits perfectly with his smooth leg kick that stays low to the ground so it’s easy to repeat. The hip hinge in his negative move allows him to both decelerate and accelerate the pace of his leg kick depending on the pitcher’s delivery or pitch type. It not only stacks his backside for the forward move, but allows him to create effortless lower half momentum in stride and lead with his front hip. This is the type of hitting style Justin Turner made famous, and you see many similarities in their swing mechanics (not a player comp). His coil is timed up in stride, and the linear connection is ideal. But what does he do? Well, he hits baseballs really hard and has huge potential for power production, not just raw power. High OBP and big power numbers? Count me in. He also has big arm strength for his age, impressive instincts in CF, and runs well for his size. 4 BB, 2 2B’s, 3 RBI at Battle for Bartow.
 

 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Georgia Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 14, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)