Then and Now: 2029 C Easton Chen
November 27, 2025
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Then and Now
Chen started things out at Rising Stars Preseason All-State in March with strong performances in the tournaments throughout the spring earning an invite to the Junior Future Games. From March to July he took his pop time from 2.28-2.45 to 2.19-2.28. His top end 60-yard dash speed improved and he took his time from 7.26 to 7.14. Chen is a strong bodied catcher, so it is impressive the way he can move. The trackman hitting metrics are where he improved at the most. He took his max exit velocity from 81.2 to 88.3. The average exit velocity also went up from 69.6 to 79.8. His max ditance was up nearly 75ft.
Scouting Report
Easton Chen, Walton (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds.
Delivery: Anticipating work out of the stretch, strength in back-half with present lower-body strength.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top to a slight 3/4.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. T1872, 1674 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. T1864, 1839 average rpm.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Easton Chen, Walton (GA), 2029
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance. Feet right outside the hips. Sinks into the legs. Small toe tap stride. Creates good separation with the hands. Loud barrels throughout the round.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 69.6 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Strong over the top compact arm action.
Defense: 2.28-2.45 pop times. Blocks balls well. Solid mechanics.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.