12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory East Coast Winter Classic (MS) Chase continues to show as a prospect with improvements in his baseball abilities. Behind the plate he shows a squared setup and tracks the ball well with soft glove. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 2.46 with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, power potential has improved through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. Lower half works well as he transfers weight into a firm front side. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 73 mph. Fastball showed a range of 68-73 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with tight spin and gradual break. Stock on the mound will continue to improve as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.