@jameschaif 
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Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
James
Chaif
Foothills Composite (HS) • QC
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Fieldhouse Pirates
Rankings
2026 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
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Rot. Acc (max)
17
Hard Hit %
2/13/25
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/25
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/25
338
Distance (max)
2/13/25
67
Sweet Spot %
2/13/25
7.55
60-yd
9/13/23
4.19
30-yd
9/13/23
1.74
10-yd
9/13/23
18.3
Run speed (max)
9/13/23
90
INF Velo
2/13/25
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
2/13/25
83 - 85
Velo Range
2/13/25
2132
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/25
Changeup
78 - 78
Velo Range
2/13/25
1428
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/25
Curveball
70 - 71
Velo Range
2/13/25
2460
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/25
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A product of Quebec, Chaif has gotten visibly stronger since we saw him in Montreal. Now standing 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, the wiry two-way player had a strong showcase on both sides of the ball. Offensively he looks right at the dish with minimal movements, repeatable swings and a good two-handed follow through, reaching a peak exit velocity of 91.1 mph and a carry distance of 338 feet while catching the the sweet spot at a 66% clip. Defensively he moves around the infield well with quick feet, proper glove presentation and energy throughout his set, maxing out at 90 mph across the diamond. It plays on the mound as well as a serviceable lot-to-mid 80s arm that has feel for CB (2400+) and a changeup.Good overall day for Chaif, who won't be uncommitted for too much longer.