Chase
Petersen

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.