Chase
Rhodes

Verbally committed to John A. Logan JC.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 29 in the state. Projectable 6-foot-4, 192-pound frame with room to add strength. Started on the mound and hit out of the eight-hole. Rhodes dominated on the mound on Tuesday as he struck out seven batters through five scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks. The right-hander operates from a tall/fall approach with a high leg lift while using the mound for plane. Full, clean arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 87-89 while topping out at 90 with arm-side run. Mixed in a slider that sat 72-75 with depth and sweeping action. Also, showed a curveball that sat 67-69 with sharp actions.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 142 in the state. Athletic 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. Started at short and hit out of the lead-off position. Meeker went 2-for-3 with a double on Tuesday. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide, balanced base with a toe-tap into a small stride. Loose, fluid hands with a compact swing that has a flat bat path that is direct to the ball and long through the zone. Showed pull-side power throughout the game with a gap-to-gap approach. Smooth defender at short with a strong arm to match.

RHP Chase Rhodes (Tremont, 2026) had a loud showing with one of the bigger fastballs of the day. The 6-foot-4, 192-pound right-hander has a strong, workhorse frame, and he is able to repeat his delivery well with some ease. His fastball played in the 91-92 mph range with quality feel for the zone, showing natural arm-side run with easy life out of the hand. He showed two different breaking balls - the first being a curveball with 12/6 shape and depth at 71-73 mph, and the second being a shorter lateral slider with good separation, 78 mph. His final offering was a changeup with above-average sinking action and feel for the zone, 77-79 mph.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170.6-pounds. High waist, long-levered with room to add more strength.
Delivery: Easy delivery, repeatable, and well-composed on the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, quick arm action out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T92, 91-92 mph. Easy velocity, plays with arm side run, solid feel. T2231, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 12/6 shape at times. T2318, 2269 average rpm.
SL: 78-78 mph. Short lateral action separates well from CB. T2145, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Above average sink action, good feel. T1702, 1646 average rpm.

RHP Chase Rhodes (Tremont) is an upside right-hander to know from the event. Listed at a highly projectable 6-foot-3, 170-pounds, Rhodes has a high-waist with plenty of room to fill out. He has an easy, long-levered operation that gets extension out front, creating an easy fastball in the 83-85 mph range (T86). His curveball is still developing with gradual 11/5 shape, playing in the low-60s. High-ceiling right-hander to know.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 170.6-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg kick with rock back, drives off back leg and works in-line, more in the tank.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Plays firm with slight ASR. T2210, 2134 average rpm.
CB: 61-67 mph. Developing feel, big breaking 11/5 shape. T2160, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Straight action, some feel for the zone. T1824, 1761 average rpm.

Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 160-pound wiry frame with room to add more. Threw two innings in relief, struck out two and walked one. Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with coil, tall and fall delivery down the mound, works in-line with a short stride. Long, loose and clear arm path out of an over-the-top slot. Fastball sat 84-87 mph with carry through the zone, also mixed in a curveball at 67-70 mph with gradual 12/6 shape, and a change-up at 70-72 mph with slight fade to the arm-side. A name-to-know in the state’s 2026 class.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, clean arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Easy out of the hand, mostly straight. T2192, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 shape, feel for pitch, lands at the bottom of the zone. T2238, 2193 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays with fade, slows down arm slightly. T1327, 1247 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. High-waisted, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a wider stance, minimal leg lift, stays balanced. Twitchy, direct to the ball with a slightly uphill path, showed bat speed at times. 65.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 205’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm path with quickness, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Lets ball travel, fields out front with easy actions.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.