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Hand Speed (max)
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OF/RHP Chase Carithers (Nazareth Academy, 2029) had a strong all-around showing. Standing at 6-foot, 178-pounds he started the event by running a 7.06 60, good for 5th best at the event. The right-handed hitter then showed easy jump off the barrel during batting practice, reaching a max exit velocity of 88.3 mph with a flatter path through the zone. Carithers was also among the event leaders in outfield velocity, topping out at 81 mph from a crow hop. He then hopped on the mound and topped out at 78 mph with the fastball, while being in the zone consistently with his curveball (83% strikes).
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, upright stance, holds foot into long stride. Flatter path, intent to lift the ball, hard line drives the other way, easy jump off the barrel at times.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (71.7 avg.); 270-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short/compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate footwork to and through the ball, steady actions.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-78 mph. Slight arm-side run. T2170, 2061 average rpm.
CB: 60-66 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, feel for the zone. T2170, 2099 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 178 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Longer stride that gains ground, intent. Intentful swings, bat-speed with some effort, looks to elevate and do damage.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (81 avg.); 268-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets behind the baseball, secures it through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.34 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Delivery: Simple controlled delivery, higher leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Firm out of the hand with run. T2198, 1998 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Firm, short break, 12/6 shape. T2143, 2071 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Plays with dive, firm. T1784, 1661 average rpm.