Chace
Staude

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

Chace Staude, Kettle Moraine (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 149-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, slightly open, strong back elbow, controlled and balance move to hitting position, consistent, on time and rhythmic. Easy, short and direct with feel for the barrel, middle of the field approach. 67.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Has feel on the move, high 3/4 slot, quick arm, accurate.
Defense: Athletic, fluid footwork, soft hands, athletic with advanced instincts.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 29.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 59.48 Edge Score

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 146-pounds. Wiry build, room to add.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, quiet trigger, short stride, quality balance. Short to the ball with a flat path, looks to keep the ball on a line, dropped back shoulder at times and lifted middle/pull-side, loose bat speed. 63.8 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Loose, quick, athletic arm action from a high 3Q slot. Throws showed advanced carry.
Defense: One hand gather, aggressive through the ball athletic and explosive.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 26.90 max vertical.

OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) had an impressive performance with the bat and the glove and showed us exactly why he was a Junior Future Games participant for Team Wisconsin last summer. Staude displayed a loose and highly repeatable swing from the left side and drove the ball continuously to both gaps. Staude showed impressive balance and use of his lower half to consistently deliver the barrel to the baseball. The freshman has a wiry and projectable frame and should be able to add more size and strength to his frame and tap into more power. Despite that, he still reached a max exit velocity of 87.8 mph and drove a ball 326 ft. During outfield defense, Staude’s hardest throw came in at 88 mph, an advanced number for someone his age, showing off a good deal of arm strength with legitimate carry on his throws. Our staff was excited about what they saw from the young outfielder overall and are looking forward to seeing how he develops.

OF/INF Chase Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2026) gave a strong look over the weekend. The former Junior Future Games participant has a loose left-handed stroke, working with some rhythm pre-pitch and looking to stay up the middle of the field with line-drives. Athletic frame with upside, listed at 5-foot-10, 155-pounds.

Offering one the highest upside looks, OF/INF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) is slick left-handed hitting multi-position prospect who will certainly play a role for Team Wisconsin this week. His smooth left-handed bat found a handful of barrels throughout his round and we have certainly seen it play out in game. As for his defense, he topped at 80 mph on his hardest throw home and 77 mph from the infield, too. 

Staude put his athleticism on display Friday morning and is an exciting player to watch going forward. Was on the barrel early with a smooth, loose left-handed swing that generated advanced bat-speed. Showed his ability to make plays in the OF with foot-speed and advanced arm strength. Played with confidence and had impressive instincts on the base-paths as well. A player to follow in Wisconsin’s 2027 class.  

OF Chace Staude (Kettle Moraine, 2027) is an athletic infield prospect who showed well during our first day in Windsor. Standing at a projectable 5-foot-10, 140-pounds Staude recorded a max exit velocity of 82.7 mph, and an average of 77.4 mph from a smooth left-handed swing. While in the outfield, Staude is an athletic mover and works through the ball on his throws home to deliver 80 mph bullets from a loose arm.  

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, athletic, more fill coming.
Hits: LHH. Stock set up with higher hands. Short, quick path to the ball, uphill, on the barrel with authority to the pull-side.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 MPH. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather, works in stride, shuffle step gather, athletic movements.
Run: 33.71 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. High waist, sloped shoulders, athletic, more fill coming.
Hits: LHH. Stock set up with higher hands. Short, quick path to the ball, uphill, on the barrel with authority to the pull-side.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 MPH. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Loose, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather, works in stride, shuffle step gather, athletic movements.
Run: 33.71 runner in the 60.