Chase
Frantz

Physical: 6-1, 225 pounds; Sturdy, Full build. 7.59 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot.   INF - 74 MPH.

Physical: Strong, imposing 6-foot-1, 225-pound frame. Did not run on this date.

Offensively: RHH. Wider, athletic stance with calm features throughout. Utilized a simple lift-and-replace stride to initiate a deep turn/whippy swing into the hitting zone. Occasional lift on the finish, allowing for a pull-side approach in the air. Recorded a T89MPH EV (86 AVG) with a 70% line-drive rate via Trackman. Middle of the order type.

Defensively: The primary first baseman showed adequate feel for his body around the bag. Soft glove-hand with medium pace, resetting the body up to a 73MPH INF arm (H ¾ slot). Returned on time on the double play.

Physical: Powerful, durable 6-foot-1, 220lb frame with body control. 7.62 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Wider, calm stance with a lower handset at the shoulder to begin. Utilized a stretched lift and replace stride to initiate a simple swing through a flat, on-plane path into the hitting zone. Tons of connection present and gets into the ground with the backside knee; worked up to a T93 mph bat-exit velocity with regular effort (87 mph AVG). Posted 351 foot distance and lived on the sweet spot during the round. A top bat in the state’s class. 

Defensively: The first baseman displayed a wide base and quality footwork around the bag. Attacked the ball on time with left foot, fielding off middle of his body. Set shoulders up and fired for 74 mph arm-strength. Glove will stick.

Physical: Advanced, mature 6-foot-1, 220lb frame. Physical freak. 7.80 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, even stance with the barrel resting calmly in rhythm on the shoulder. Utilized a direct lift and replace stride out towards the pitcher, initiating the swing through a flat, heavy path with good extension. Highly consistent hitter, posting a 100% sweet spot and 100% line drive rate split while working up to a T93 mph best. Has a chance to affect the game in the middle of the order at the next level, efficient hip turn. 

Defensively: The first baseman handled himself adequately around the bag. Chopped the feet and stayed shoulder-width apart in the base. Fielded softly out in front and turned the shoulders to the target. H ¾ release, accurate, and reached a 74 mph peak arm strength. 

Physical: Advanced, strong 6-foot-1, 205lb frame. 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Upright, shoulder-width stance as the hands started lower at the shoulder to start. Utilized a directional lift and replace stride to the pitcher, initiating through a slightly uphill, lofty path into the hitting zone. Generated easy bat-speed at the front of the plate with a powerful core coiling and unleashing from the middle of the field to the pull-side for distance. Worked into a clean, properly sequenced front-side and liked to operate with leverage en route to a T92 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak (via Trackman). Recorded an astounding 344 foot batted ball distance and 44% hard hit rate during his round (middle of the order type). 

Defensively: The first baseman moved around at a shoulder-width base with the glove hand presented on time from a medium posture. Set the hips/shoulders in-line to the target using a directional shuffle and got rid from a H ¾ slot (short arm circle, low intent, 69 mph arm).

Pitching: RHP - The imposing righty started off the middle of the rubber with repeatable actions and threw the brakes on with a stiff front-side at the landing. The FB ranged from 70-71 mph with command to arm-side.

Physical: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds; Broad shouldered, proportional build. 7.98 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Extended take back of the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while laid back. Hands are underneath the body while funnelling to the hip before transfer. Short take back  from a standard 3/4 arm slot.   INF - 66 MPH.