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2015 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Chase Sandman is a 2016 LHP/OF with a 5-9 150 lb. frame from Peoria, AZ who attends Mountain Ridge. Medium, athletic frame with long limbs and a lean, projectable build with room to fill out. Ran a 7.22 60-yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher, starts with a high leg lift up past belt, slight pause at top with hip turn. High front side coming towards the plate with good direction and a three-quarter release point. Shows nice rhythm and arm speed, fastball topped out at 85 mph, mostly straight with occasional cutting life. Has feel for curveball and varies shape, 12-6 to 1-7 each showing nice depth with tight rotation and bite. Flashed a slider at 77 mph, has a feel for changeup and maintains arm action well at 69 mph. Loose arm action from the outfield too, gets on top, shows quick and sound footwork with arm strength, works over front side well with crow hop at release. Left-handed hitter, starts with a crouched stance and medium hand set. Small leg lift trigger, stays short and direct to the ball with slight uphill in bat path. Has feel for the barrel and repeats swing well, creates consistent contact to the middle and pull side parts of the field. Named to West Coast Top Prospect List. Very good student.