Oregon Uncommitted Spotlight - '26 1B/RHP Kaeden Chapman
February 2, 2026
As we near the start of the preseason, Prep Baseball Oregon features an Uncommitted Spotlight, where we highlight standout performers who have attended a Prep Baseball ID event this year. Uncommitted spotlights are meant to showcase players that Prep Baseball Scouts felt showed standout tools, large improvements in overall game, or potential upside moving forward. College coaches and recruiters should be sure to keep an eye on these prospects in the coming months.
This week, we spotlight '26 1B/RHP Kaeden Chapman. The senior from McMinnville High School was most recently seen at the Eugene Summer ID and will be in attendance at the Corvallis Preseason ID this February.
A 6'3 lefthanded bat, Chapman's showcase was highlighted by mid-90's exit velocities with present bat speed. Below is a complete player profile breakdown.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Corvallis Preseason ID | OR | 02/14 | Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | OR | 02/16 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason ID | OR | 02/17 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Eugene Preseason ID | OR | 03/01 | University of Oregon, PK Park - Eugene, OR |
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Scouting Report
Kaeden Chapman, McMinnville (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Sets near center of the rubber, working from the full wind. Feet slightly offset and hands set above the letters. Steady paced wind with taller posture maintained. Shorter extension down the mound with bend in front knee at land. Controlled decel and finish.
Arm Action: RH. Hands break at the letters into shorter hand path. High 3/4 slot release with some recoil post-release.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. T2090, 1863 average rpm.
CB: 61-61 mph. T1790, 1770 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. T1669, 1599 average rpm.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.10 max vertical.
Kaeden Chapman, McMinnville (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open front foot in wider stance. Hands high over rear ear with high back elbow and barrel in rhythm. Leg lifts as hands retract with more vertical barrel set. Hands separate from frame with longer, slight uphill path through the zone. Catches ball deep with a firm front side and taller posture at contact. Controlled two-handed finish. 70.4 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. High 3/4 slot release with low, looser gloveside follow.
Defense: Controlled actions with early hands shown and balance in lower half. Sinks and bends at the waist at field point with comfort to both forehand and backhand.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 61.94 Edge Score