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Uncommitted Spotlight- Chase Keeney, LHP, Cedar Rapids Jefferson


Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa


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Chase Keeney

Class of 2019 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Cedar Rapids Thomas Jefferson
    State: IA
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
84
Max FB
(09/11/20)
82 - 84
FB
(09/11/20)
71 - 72
CB
(09/11/20)
77 - 80
CH
(09/11/20)
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 84
CB
71 - 72
CH
77 - 80
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
(09/11/20)
82.0 - 83.7
Velo Range
(09/11/20)
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/11/20)
2107
Spin Rate (max)
(09/11/20)
1981
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/11/20)
IVB (max)
(09/11/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/11/20)
HM (max)
(09/11/20)
HM (avg)
(09/11/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/11/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/11/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/11/20)
Zone %
(09/11/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
82 - 83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.5
Spin Rate (max)
2107
Spin Rate (avg)
1981
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
(09/11/20)
68.0 - 70.6
Velo Range
(09/11/20)
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/11/20)
2337
Spin Rate (max)
(09/11/20)
2327
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/11/20)
IVB (max)
(09/11/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/11/20)
HM (max)
(09/11/20)
HM (avg)
(09/11/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/11/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/11/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/11/20)
Zone %
(09/11/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.6
Velo Range
68 - 70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.3
Spin Rate (max)
2337
Spin Rate (avg)
2327
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
(09/11/20)
75.7 - 76.8
Velo Range
(09/11/20)
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/11/20)
1741
Spin Rate (max)
(09/11/20)
1706
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/11/20)
IVB (max)
(09/11/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/11/20)
HM (max)
(09/11/20)
HM (avg)
(09/11/20)
Extension (avg)
(09/11/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/11/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/11/20)
Zone %
(09/11/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.8
Velo Range
75.7 - 76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.1
Spin Rate (max)
1741
Spin Rate (avg)
1706
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Videos

(8/5/18)

 

PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
KEENEY: I have been contacted by several schools in the Midwest at different levels including D1-D3, as well as NAIA and JUCO. Central, Mount Mercy, Kirkwood, Southeastern, and Iowa Western were the first schools to show interest.

PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
KEENEY: Yes, I have made (4) visits and have another scheduled. I'm hoping to make a decision later this fall.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school?
KEENEY: My focus regarding college is to find a location where I can have an immediate opportunity to compete and feel comfortable about the developmental plan. 

PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?
KEENEY: Highlights during my junior year include our high school team (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) winning the Metro Baseball Tournament to begin the season as well as being selected by the IHSBCA as a 1st team All-State pitcher.

PBR: What are your goals for this year?
KEENEY: My goals this year are to continue to focus on strength development, hopefully leading to an increase in velocity.

PBR: Do you play any other sports?
KEENEY: I currently only participate in baseball.

PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
KEENEY: I have a 3.5 GPA.