Deacon
Chase

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Solid frame/build to add strength in future. Projectable body with some athleticism. Chance to be plus runner in future with work and maturity. G2G style hitter at the plate. Most pop is to pull side. Bat over power now with impact firming with adjustments. Athletic mover in the field. Quick feet and good actions. Solid arm strength with more in the tank. Watch progress.
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. High waist.
Delivery: Side rock step into medium knee lift. Good tempo to delivery. Works down mound with good direction to target. Can land heal to toe on front foot to allow weight to get up and over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm path with H3/4 slot. Hand speed present.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Feel for pitch. Can create more movement to ball. Sink and run. T2165, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. Good spin axis. Firm grip at release to tighten spin and create more movement. T2150, 1888 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Some ASR to it. Good speed differential. T1499, 1278 average rpm.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start. Solid form and maintains posture. Projects to plus runner. 20.50 max vertical.

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Solid frame/build to add strength in future. Projectable body with some athleticism. Chance to be plus runner in future with work and maturity. G2G style hitter at the plate. Most pop is to pull side. Bat over power now with impact firming with adjustments. Athletic mover in the field. Quick feet and good actions. Solid arm strength with more in the tank. Watch progress.
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Solid build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. High waist.
Hit: LHH. Good athletic setup and uses a simple load. Hands work into solid hitting position. Leg load should stay inside the back foot and hinge into back hip. Hands and elbows work well into slot. Decent path. Will flaten with weight shift adjustment. Hit into firm front leg without letting front knee roll out 63.7 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 354' max distance. Bat over power now. Projects solid combo with adjustments and maturity.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Compact path. Clean. Some hand speed present. Good carry.
Defense: Quick feet. Agile. Moves through ball well.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start. Solid form and maintains posture. Projects to plus runner. 20.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 51.56 Edge Score

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP LHH/OF good build to add strength, projects well physically. Plus runner future. Solid defender, moves well to baseball, will have ability to play all 3 OF spots in future. Solid bat/power combo future. Swing works, ability to impact baseball will develop he adds strength and matures physically. RHS developing on mound. Repeats delivery, arm works. Will increase velocity. Strike thrower. Secondary will firm. Like the way he works on the mound, will improve.
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds. Projects well physically. Width to shoulders and back, high waisted, good lower.
Delivery: Side step rocker. Knee lift, floats thru balance point. 1st base side start, slight cross step delivery. Gets over front leg with good direction to finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle with length to backside/ 3/4 slot, solid finish out front. Look for arm speed to increase. does it ez on the mound.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Around zone with stuff. Shows some carry up in zone, arm side tail. Velocity will develop. T2122, 2044 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Early, soft breaking ball. Work to develop arm speed to pitch. Fair spin present, sweepy/slurvy type mainly. T1977, 1867 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Tail, tail/sink action with developing deception. Limited use. T1487, 1487 average rpm.
ATH: 7.13 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start, solid stride length, got little uprigth last 30 yards. work to get slight lean forward with shoulders, chin down. Projects to be plus runner in future. 6.9 or better. 21.40 max vertical.

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP LHH/OF good build to add strength, projects well physically. Plus runner future. Solid defender, moves well to baseball, will have ability to play all 3 OF spots in future. Solid bat/power combo future. Swing works, ability to impact baseball will develop he adds strength and matures physically. RHS developing on mound. Repeats delivery, arm works. Will increase velocity. Strike thrower. Secondary will firm. Like the way he works on the mound, will improve.
Body: 5-10, 151-pounds. Projects well physically. Width to shoulders and back, high waisted, good lower.
Hit: LHH. Lands in good position to hit after stride. Rotational back foot that gets stuck in rotation, work to get fully turned with laces to picher. Shows some linear movement with back foot, increasing use of over lower. Hits into firm front leg, stride foot stays into ground. Solid posture at contact. Develop core strength doing rotational exercises to increase rotational acceleration. Barrel/hands in good launch position, takes solid path to hit zone with both barrel/hands producing solid contact off barrel. Swing works, bat/hand speed will increase with added strength. 63.3 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 317' max distance. Project solid bat/power combo in future with adjustments to approach. Swing works, abiliity to impact baseball will develop with added strength and changes.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Arm works well, raw arm strength will continue to develop in future. Chance he develops in having a better than avg HS arm as a senior.
Defense: Moves well to baseball, breaks donw well to field. Firm abiility to field ball off left leg and out front when ball is on ground. Sets feet well to throw. Project abiility to play all 3 OF spots as speed continues to increase.
ATH: 7.13 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good start, solid stride length, got little uprigth last 30 yards. work to get slight lean forward with shoulders, chin down. Projects to be plus runner in future. 6.9 or better. 21.40 max vertical.

Frame/build projects well for added strength. 7.13 60. Solid defender, shows off raw arm strength. Solid swing, contact to all fields, carried over to game play. Watch develop.

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Pitching: Strike thrower with all pitches. Good projectability. Downhill plane on FB. Can use more movement on FB and a little more velo on his SL. LHH/OF with good build/frame for future strength. Defensively will be solid corner guy. Upside to bat/power combo in future with adjustments. Moves well in box, will be able to make changes. Developing player, will improve.
Body: 5-9, 151-pounds. Projects well physically. Good frame/build to add strength. Width to shoulders and back, good lower.
Delivery: Upright and tall throughout delivery. Can use his legs a little more. Good timing and direction.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action. Can improve on arm speed in future. H3/4 release.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. FB has some downhill plane. Can create a little more movement on it. Command is there. T2283, 2198 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. SL has good spin but can flatten at times. Good command with it. Can firm up SL a little more. T2212, 2030 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Turnover change showing fade, tail/sink action. T1558, 1479 average rpm.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. Hard runner, avg start. Upright runner with head back, work to get forward lean in shoulders along with head forward. Look for speed to increase with added strength and physical maturity. 21.90 max vertical.

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Pitching: Strike thrower with all pitches. Good projectability. Downhill plane on FB. Can use more movement on FB and a little more velo on his SL. LHH/OF with good build/frame for future strength. Defensively will be solid corner guy. Upside to bat/power combo in future with adjustments. Moves well in box, will be able to make changes. Developing player, will improve.
Body: 5-9, 151-pounds. Projects well physically. Good frame/build to add strength. Width to shoulders and back, good lower.
Hit: LHH. Back foot gets stuck in rotation, slides towards 1st base hindering use of lower 1/2. Get foot fully turned and on time, drive foot forward to get full use of lower. Stride leg starts to bend at contact, hit into firm front leg. Body leans back at contact, work to get little more uprigth. Wrap over/behind head created with back elbow raising creating length to swing. Soften back elbow with stride. Some lift in swing created with body leaning back at contact. Barrel dump present, get top hand above bottom hand with swing. 63 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 324' max distance. Upside, project solid bat/power combo in future. Opportunities for hit approach and swing adjustments increasing contact consistency and impact. Solid mover in box, will improve.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Arm works showing carry to throws present. Will continue to improve raw arm strength in future.
Defense: Moves well to baseball, solid glove to hand exchange. Corner OF'r.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. Hard runner, avg start. Upright runner with head back, work to get forward lean in shoulders along with head forward. Look for speed to increase with added strength and physical maturity. 21.90 max vertical.

This was our first look at Chase, and he made a strong impression as a legitimate two-way talent in the 2028 class. At the plate, the LHH flashed bat speed (66.1 max) with a peak exit velocity of 93.2 mph and a max distance of 338 feet—plenty of juice for his age. He’s an athletic mover with a 7.19 60 and showed some arm strength from the OF (83 mph). On the mound, the right-hander worked in the low-80s (T82.4) with feel for a three-pitch mix. His fastball had some life with a 2094 avg spin, and he mixed in a low-70s changeup and a curveball in the upper 60s with developing shape. Chase is a name to circle in the 2028 class with real upside on both sides of the ball.

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP OF/LHH with lean build/frame. Fields well, moves well to ball. Arm works well, sprayed throws. Recommend long toss to keep building upon arm strength and speed. Swings on plane. Hands are direct to ball. Nice swing present, with adjustments can firm up contact ability. Nice swing to watch develop. RHP...Side step rocker wind up. High leg lift, lead leg casts down and out. Does a solid job getting over front leg. Full circle arm action, clean. Works through high 3/4 arm slot. FB plays down, locates well down in the zone. Shows a 2seam with some tail. CV has some solid action, 12/6 shape. Firm up release, inconsistent at times but can land for a strike. CH is deceptive with consistent arm speed and a lot of drop/sink. Shows comfortability throwing pitch.
Body: 5-9, 149-pounds. Lean build/frame. Frame supports added strength with growth and maturity. Has width to shoulders and back. Solid lower half. Good physical projections.
Delivery: Side step rocker. High leg lift. Lead leg down and out. Lands on line. Does a solid job getting over front leg. Consistent pace, repeatable mechanics.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle arm action. Clean, creates solid seperation. High 3/4 slot. Nice arm speed present.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Solid spin. FB has good down angle plane. Locates low well, will have success there. Shows 2seam, has some tailing action. T2169, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. 12/6 action. Inconsistent release. Avg break, can land for strikes. T2065, 1981 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Keeps arm speed the same. Deceptive traits. Sinking action, some tail. T1484, 1393 average rpm.
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Avg stride. Nice actions in arm swing. Upright runner, add bend at waist with shoulders/head. Expect speed increase. 23.10 max vertical.

Deacon Chase, Victoria East (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF/RHP OF/LHH with lean build/frame. Fields well, moves well to ball. Arm works well, sprayed throws. Recommend long toss to keep building upon arm strength and speed. Swings on plane. Hands are direct to ball. Nice swing present, with adjustments can firm up contact ability. Nice swing to watch develop. RHP...Side step rocker wind up. High leg lift, lead leg casts down and out. Does a solid job getting over front leg. Full circle arm action, clean. Works through high 3/4 arm slot. FB plays down, locates well down in the zone. Shows a 2seam with some tail. CV has some solid action, 12/6 shape. Firm up release, inconsistent at times but can land for a strike. CH is deceptive with consistent arm speed and a lot of drop/sink. Shows comfortability throwing pitch.
Body: 5-9, 149-pounds. Lean build/frame. Frame supports added strength with growth and maturity. Has width to shoulders and back. Solid lower half. Good physical projections.
Hit: LHH. Toe tap stride. Some linear movement in back foot, work to drive force towards pitcher. Rolls over on front foot, stay connected with the ground to generate more power and helps firm up front side. Hands/barrel start in good position to launch. Hands take direct path with barrel to ball. Gets on plane. 62.9 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 338' max distance. Project solid bat/power combo in the future. Swing works well now, with some adjustments can firm up contact.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Arm works well. Full circle arm action. Sprayed throws. Recommend long toss program to keep developing arm speed and arm strength.
Defense: Moves well to ball. Sound footwork transitioning to throw. Fields well.
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Avg stride. Nice actions in arm swing. Upright runner, add bend at waist with shoulders/head. Expect speed increase. 23.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 38.74 Edge Score