Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2021 SS/RHP Derek Cease
September 16, 2019
Over the coming weeks we will take a look at the remaining dozen prospects that participated in a Team PA uniform and recap their performance at the event.
Today we get the ball rolling with a look at 2021 SS/RHP Derek Cease. The 5-foot-7, 140-pound two-way prospect broke an event record showcasing big arm strength on the evaluation day with throws that topped at 93 mph across the diamond. Cease ran a 6.79 60-yard dash and also worked two scoreless innings on the mound topping at 87 mph.
Derek Cease
Class of 2021 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 19 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Nanticoke AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Northeast Pride
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Height: 5-7Weight: 153lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
91
Max FB
(02/13/21)
88 - 90
FB
(02/15/20)
74 - 77
CB
(09/05/20)
80 - 81
CH
(02/16/19)
75 - 76
SL
(02/15/20)
Position
6.59
60-yard
(02/16/19)
94
INF Velo
(02/13/21)
92
Exit Velo
(02/15/20)
3.73
H-1st
(02/15/20)
Trackman - Fastball
90.7
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
89.6 - 90.6
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2563
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
2384
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
Zone %
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.7
Velo Range
89.6 - 90.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.7
Spin Rate (max)
2563
Spin Rate (avg)
2384
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.5
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
75.0 - 77.4
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2727
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
2677
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
77.5
Velo Range
75 - 77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.7
Spin Rate (max)
2727
Spin Rate (avg)
2677
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.8
Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
81.7 - 83.8
Velo Range
(02/13/21)
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
2076
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/21)
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/21)
IVB (max)
(02/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/21)
HM (avg)
(02/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/21)
Zone %
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
81.7 - 83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.4
Spin Rate (max)
2076
Spin Rate (avg)
1955
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/13/21)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
140
Distance (avg)
(02/13/21)
310
Distance (max)
(02/13/21)
Sweet Spot %
(02/13/21)
Line Drive %
(02/13/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/13/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.7
Distance (avg)
140
Distance (max)
310
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
(02/13/21)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/13/21)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
(02/13/21)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/13/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/13/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/13/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/13/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
66.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Videos
(7/31/19)
(7/31/19)
Player News
- Preseason 2021: Top Infield Velocity - May 7, 2021
- Preseason 2021: Top Fastball Velocity Spin Rate (Peak) - Apr 30, 2021
- Preseason 2021: Top Fastball Velocity - Apr 26, 2021
- Recruiting Board: Penn State University - Jan 24, 2021
- Labor Day Scout Weekend - Day 2 Scout Blog - Sep 8, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2021 Middle Infielders - May 8, 2020
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2019: #8 - Derek Cease - Dec 9, 2019
- Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2021 SS/RHP Derek Cease - Sep 16, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Infield Arm Velocities - Sep 12, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Fastball Velocities - Sep 9, 2019
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: SS/RHP Derek Cease - Jul 26, 2019
- 2019 PBR Future Games: Early Look at Team Pennsylvania Roster - Mar 30, 2019
- Sophomore Winter Standouts - Mar 6, 2019
- Top Measurable Performances of the Winter - Feb 28, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase: Middle Infield Analysis - Feb 21, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase: Day One Highlights - Feb 17, 2019
- Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2021 SS/RHP Derek Cease - Dec 6, 2018
- PBR Junior Future Games: Team Pennsylvania HQ - Aug 5, 2018
- Midseason Update: Pennsylvania's Class of 2021 - Apr 20, 2018
- PBR Junior Future Games Update: 14U Team Pennsylvania Roster Finalized - Apr 5, 2018
- PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase Analysis: Class of 2021 Pitchers & Two-way Prospects - Jan 5, 2018
- PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase Complete Results - Dec 31, 2017
Team Pennsylvania Roster
| NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Josh Beck | PA | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP | Radford |
| Colton Book | PA | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP | Stony Brook |
| Jake Books | PA | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B | |
| Justin Butler | PA | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C | |
| Derek Cease | PA | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS | |
| Maddix Dalena | PA | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B | |
| Dylan DuCharme | PA | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF | |
| Alex Gabauer | PA | Norwin | 2021 | SS | |
| Luke Holman | PA | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP | |
| Cullen Horowicz | WV | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B | |
| Michael Kilker | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP | West Virginia |
| Paxton Kling | PA | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF | |
| Chase Kriebel | PA | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP | Florida Gulf Coast |
| Colin Lewandowski | PA | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP | |
| Andrew Muraco | PA | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS | Coastal Carolina |
| Rafe Perich | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS | |
| Erik Ritchie | PA | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP | East Carolina |
| Caleb Sturtevant | PA | Cocalico | 2022 | OF | Pittsburgh |
| Evin Sullivan | PA | North Penn | 2021 | C | Binghamton |
| Carter Welch | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP | |
| Trey Yesavage | PA | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP | Pittsburgh |
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| RC Knights 16U Scout Day | PA | 10/12 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
RECENT NEWS
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- PA 2024 PA HS Scouting Blog: Edition #1 4/16/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '25 RHP Braden Leed (Manheim Township) 4/15/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '28 OF/C Jason Klokis (Mount Carmel Area) 4/14/24
- PA On Deck Preview: '25 OF Ryan Mielnicki (Pine Richland) 4/12/24
Scouting Report
+ 2018 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
5-foot-6, 140-pound two-way prospect put together one of the top performances of the two day event. A member of the Team PA 14U roster at the 2018 PBR Junior Future Games, Cease continues to show development across the board in his skills. The right-handed hitter showcased a compact, line drive approach at the plate with a feel for the barrel and an 87 mph bat exit velocity. He ran a 6.59 60-yard dash and flashed an event record 93 mph arm strength across the diamond defensively. An above average defender, Cease could easily make the move to the outfield at the next level. The two-way prospect finished his impressive performance by sitting 85-87 on the mound out of a repeatable, compact delivery. He also showed a feel for his curveball at 73-74 with tight 11/5 rotation and a changeup at 80-81 thrown with similar arm speed.
5-foot-6, 125-pound two-way prospect impressed with his all-around skill set. Ran a 6.94 60-yard dash and flashed 83 mph arm strength across the diamond defensively. Displayed active feet and plays through the baseball routinely as a middle infielder. Right-hander sat 80-82 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a compact, repeatable delivery. Curveball shows tight 11/5 rotation at 63-65 and changeup is thrown at near fastball arm speed at 74-75.