86.7
Velocity (max)
10/18/20
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
OF
Chase
Adams
Southern Miss
Normal University (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 185LBS
L/L • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Normal University (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 185LBS
L/L • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.3 - 85.3
Velo Range
10/18/20
2253
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
10/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
70 - 73
Velo Range
10/18/20
2464
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
96
Exit Velocity (max)
10/18/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
28.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/21
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/21
32.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
6.84
60
3/20/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
3/20/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.84
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.6
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
283
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
28.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
27.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
28.1
Hand Speed (max)
27.2
Hand Speed (avg)
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
25.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2253
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2464
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1905
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 85.3
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,351
Spin Rate (max)
2,253
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 72.8
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,553
Spin Rate (max)
2,464
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.8
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,905
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.14
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 23, 2022
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 9, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 3 Normal University - Mar 14, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 3 - Jun 27, 2021
- IHSA Playoffs: 2A State Preview - Jun 17, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Outfield Analysis - Jun 2, 2021
- No. 4 Sacred Heart-Griffin Fights Past No. 5 Normal University - May 26, 2021
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Dec 15, 2020
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Dec 14, 2020
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Outfielder Analysis - Dec 8, 2020
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Crouched/athletic setup, feet start slightly open, short stride. Fast hands, short and uphill path to the ball, natural lift, fluid rhythm, pull-side power.
Power: 94.46 max exit velocity, averaged 82.51 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Long, over-the-top arm action, showed carry.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. Athletic runner
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic frame, room for physical development.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, quick leg-lift, level shoulders, lands in line with target.
Arm Action: LH. Over-the-top arm slot, short, loose action.
FB: T87, 83-85 mph. Some arm-side run, works downhill, firm at times.
CB: 70-73 mph. 11/5 shape, tight, works glove-side, some feel for it.
CH: 72-74 mph. Some downward action, arm speed similar to fastball.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, athletic setup, short stride, quiet pre-pitch actions. Simple bat path, quiet, a lot of hard line-drive contact, used the middle of the field.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max exit velocity of 96.04 mph during BP, Max distance of 355 feet, both via TrackMan. Max bat speed of 76.0 mph via Blast.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short, loose action, had accuracy and carry to throws.
Defense: Athletic actions, moves naturally in the outfield, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60.