Chase
Waterbury

Chase Waterbury, Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 146-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance with a toe tap to stride. Strides to even. Hands set even with the top of the shoulder and away from the body. Flat to slight uphill path with a line drive approach. Works the middle of the field gap to gap. Decent use of the lower half with good direction in the swing. 69.8 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Shorter arm action with a clean release. More comfortable from a consistent slot and can struggle at times when asked to adjust to different arm angles.
Defense: Shows a good approach with a controlled breakdown as he works into the baseball. Does a nice job getting around and through the ball, keeping his feet active and staying on line to his target.
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 76.92 Edge Score

Chase Waterbury, a 2028 middle infielder from Sandra Day O'Connor High School, was a standout performer at the Swarm Scout Day, making a strong impression among his class. Despite his smaller frame at 5-foot-7, 129 pounds, Waterbury demonstrated advanced maturity in the box, producing consistent hard contact during BP rounds. His flat, compact swing generated low line drives with a max exit velocity of 90 mph and a max distance of 322 feet. Defensively, Waterbury showcased reliable actions and a 76 mph arm across the infield. As he continues to add size and strength, Waterbury has the tools to develop into a key prospect in Arizona's 2028 class.