Chase
Petersen

OF Chase Petersen (Glenbrook North, 2025) continued his strong summer down at the Senior Future Games. During the workout day, the strong 5-foot-8, 183-pound outfielder ran a 6.91 60, put up a max vertical of 32”, and also reached 84 mph on a crow hop from the outfield. He showed well during batting practice as well - reaching a max exit velocity of 94.8 mph (avg. 90.8) paired with a max distance of 324 feet. Petersen’s Blast metrics also stood out, as he had a max bat speed of 86.4 mph (avg. 75.7), and a max hand speed of 24.4 mph (avg. 22.5). Petersen continued to show well during gameplay with the bat - finding barrels throughout the week.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 64 in the state. Stands in at a physical and sturdy 5-foot-8, 179-pounds; started in center field and batted second for the Spartans. Petersen impressed all-around on Thursday and showed a versatile playstyle; in his first at-bat he swatted a solo shot to left-center field, the next half-inning he made a diving grab in the outfield, and in his final at-bat he laid down a well-placed bunt down the third base line for a single. The right-handed hitter has a crouched setup with rhythmic pre-pitch movement in his hands, that load back with a short stride. He has a strong, compact swing with a slightly uphill path that looks to elevate the baseball. Defensively, Petersen displayed the ability to cover ground to both his left and right, and also showed to be a savvy runner on the basepaths. The uncommitted junior will be one to continue to keep tabs on entering the summer.

OF Chase Petersen (Glenbrook North, 2025) was a winner at this event a year ago, and it was much of the same this time around. Currently ranked No. 61 in the state, Petersen impressed throughout his round with a loose and aggressive swing, staying through the baseball with extension out front and balance through impact. He used the whole field throughout his round with authority, maxing out at 97.2 mph for his EV and leading the entire event in max distance with 381’. From the outfield, Petersen is an easy mover with quick feet, displaying a one-hand gather through the ball before transitioning into a crow hop. His arm plays loose with a full arm circle into a ¾ release, topping out at 84 mph.

OF Chase Petersen (Glenbrook North, 2025) is a physical 5-foot-10, 180-pound athlete with tools across the board. He consistently got off fast, aggressive hacks throughout his round of BP, averaging 92 mph per batted ball, while peaking at 100 mph, and sending his furthest barrel 356 feet. Aside from his inherent juice, Petersen darted to a 6.83 60 time and showed natural arm strength from the outfield, peaking at 88 mph on his firmest bullet. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow setup, high leg kick into forward move. Aggressive approach, quick swing, direct to the ball, pull-side approach.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Loose, one-hop to target, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, gets around the baseball, works in-line with the plate.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.

One of the more eye-opening rounds of BP on the day belonged to OF Chase Petersen (Glenbrook North). The 5-foot-10, 180-pound, strong-bodied right-handed hitter landed near the top of almost every batted ball measurement, including a 96.9 mph peak exit velocity, 92 average and max batted ball of 361’. Petersen’s bat stayed in the zone a long time and he worked to both gaps throughout his round, registering the best average bat speed of the event at 82 mph. Peterson showed off a strong arm while he was taking his defensive round, reaching up to 86 mph with a long/loose arm swing and ¾ slot. High-follow right-handed bat in the 2025 class.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Room to fill out, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Stock, balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Bat stays in the zone for a long time, extension through contact, hard off the bat with fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long and loose arm into a 3/4 slot. Throws play with life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with active footwork. Sure handed with reliable actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Developed lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, minimal load, long stride. Hits off front foot at times. Long, fluid bat path. Stays through the hitting zone. Flashed hard, lifted contact to the pull-side.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Loose, athletic arm from a high 3/4 slot. Consistently made accurate throws to the target.
Defense: Clean footwork, efficient exchange, plays low to the ground.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. Athletic runner, powerful lower half.