Chase
Niemeyer

Verbally committed to John A. Logan JC.

C/INF Chase Niemeyer (Marion) is a strong right-handed hitter that showed well throughout gameplay. Confident, hitterish presence in the box, creates easy bat-speed with a downhill path and extension through impact with loose arms. Quality catch/throw behind the plate, arm plays with strength and accuracy through the bag.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 186.5-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, toe-tap stride, creates separation. Flat path, occasional jump off the barrel, fly ball contact middle/pull-side. 75.2 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, clean action.
Defense: 1.96-2.01 pop times. Squatted stance, gloveside falloff, long replace step footwork.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Another uncommitted junior backstop to know from this event is C Chase Niemeyer (Marion, 2025). Niemeyer had arguably the day’s best showing behind the plate, staying on the bag consistently from a short, quick, and accurate release. He popped in the 1.97-to-2.01 range and his hardest throw registered at an easy 77 mph with carry out the hand. At the plate, Niemeyer produced elevated pull-side contact from a loose, uphill right-handed swing.

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned athlete.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched stance, starts closed. Active fluid hands pre-pitch, fluid load, short stride with balanced through contact. Level path, fluid finish at times. Line drive contact to the middle part of the field. 68.4 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 finish. On the bag throughout his round.
Defense: 1.97-2.01 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, balanced. Soft hands, easy transfer, quick to release and keeps his direction. Soft blocker, chests up the baseball.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.