Future Games 2025: OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine) is a toolsy, left-handed hitting outfielder and put on a strong showing throughout the weekend. Standing in at a lean 5-foot-11, 163-pounds, there is athleticism and room for added strength. He ran a 6.84 60-time, as well as showing off a 90 mph OF velo during defensive work. Staude has a short, direct-to-ball swing that produces balls that just jump off the bat. Staude can generate some pop with quality bat speed and was up to 24.7 Gs of rotational force. He had a strong showing at the plate during his three games, with a 2-for-4 day with a stolen base in Game one producing a strong showing of his skillset. He is a high-follow name that continues to improve and grow into a top talent in Wisconsin.

+ OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) is a toolsy centerfielder who had a nice day during yesterday’s workout. Staude measured in at 5-foot-11, 165 pounds with a strong lower half and more room to add size and strength. Staude ran a quick and bursty 6.84 seconds 60 yard dash. During hitting he hit with quick hands with a flat path through the ball and was up to 96 mph off the barrel. Staude’s defensive acumen is definitely one of the best in the state, and his arm strength up to 90 mph is part of the advanced tool kit in center field.

Uncommitted, one of the top athlete’s the state’s sophomore class, twitchy athlete listed at 5-foot-11, 163 pounds with clear room to add to the frame. Started at shortstop and hit leadoff for the Lasers, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored. The left-handed hitter swings an upside bat with twitch, definitely showing an “A” swing throughout the game while taking a more simple and direct hack with two strikes. Defensively at shortstop, Staude is an athlete with steady and capable actions, although a natural center fielder Staude shows the ability to play both at any given time. One of the top sophomores in the state and a name to continue to monitor moving forward.

+ OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) frame and strength ticked up in this look as he measured a long, lean and strong 5-foot-11, 163 pounds. Staude showcased athleticism and burst with a 6.95 seconds 60 yard dash. Next, the left-handed hitting outfielder displayed explosiveness with his hands and bat while making loud contact to the tune of a 95 mph max EV. The outfield defense has never been a question for the sophomore and he was able to show some impressive arm strength off at 92 mph which was the top mark among all outfielders at the event. Staude is poised for big things this spring and summer.

Chace Staude, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Athletic build with long levers and projection.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up with strong back elbow in set up, on time to hitting position from short stride. Downhill, shows some explosiveness to hand speed, leverage out front, ball jumps off bats. 74.3 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 175' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-92 mph. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot, downhill, carry through the target.
Defense: Athletic actions, attacks the baseball, confident.
ATH: 6.95 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.83 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 64.52 Edge Score