Chase
Chopin

Chase Chopin: OF/LHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. (71.0 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 82 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.58.   

Chase Chopin: OF/LHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a tight load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, used a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 81 mph; had sure hands, a natural exchange, and quick footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has running action. (Max spin 2023; Avg 1895). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2026; Avg 1909). 

Chase Chopin: OF/LHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 93 mph. (69.3 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had a loose upward swing plane, present bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 79 mph; shows consistent feet, firm hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.93. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1933). Shows slurvey action on his 1/7 curveball (59-61). (Max spin 1616; Avg 1475). His changeup (65-67) showed slight action. Shows late action on his 2/8 slider (68-69). (Max spin 1598; Avg 1537). 

Chase Chopin: OF/LHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (67.2 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick present, displayed a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 76 mph; showed soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.92.  

Chase Chopin: OF/LHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-8, 150-pound solid frame. During batting practice, Chopin had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in an open athletic stance with a quick controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Had a flat swing plane and average bat speed. Athletic from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 77 mph; has a quick developing exchange, sure hands, and athletic developing feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.43. On the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-76 mph; showed running action and arm side command. Has gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (60-61). Showed fading action and arm side control on his changeup (63-64). Shows gradual action on his 1/7 slider (67-67). 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. Very fluid/athletic movements to pre-launch sequence. Ton of feel in the box. Swing shows natural whip with the ability to barrel up balls from line to line.
Power: Fast bat with above average strength. Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph.
Max BP Distance: 294ft.
Field: Looks the part in the outfield. Smooth actions with above average ball skills. Also showed well at first base where he brings unusual athleticism the spots with impressive glove skills.
Throw: Very clean arm that will easily add strength.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.

Scouting Notes: Good athlete with a smooth delivery. Velocity is developing with pitchability already there. Three-pitch southpaw who filled it up. Solid two-way prospect.
Fastball: 70-72mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1668-1866.
Curveball: 62-64mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1554-1756.
Changeup: 63-64mph.
Changeup Spin Rate: 1707-1737.