LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 West Uncommitted Showcase
Chase Gardner is a 2015 LHP/1B with a 6-5 220 lb. frame from Novato, CA who attends Novato HS. Extra-large, athletic build with broad shoulders and long limbs with room to fill out with additional strength. Primary left-handed pitcher, throws from a high three-quarter arm slot with a short and quick arm action coming through the back. Creates angle and downhill plane on fastball with deception towards hitters. High leg lift with slight hip turn at top of delivery. Topped out at 85 mph with fastball, comes out of hand easily, up tempo delivery and located well to both sides of the plate. Projects for more velocity with incorporation of lower half, induced ground ball contact. Developing feel for changeup at 71 mph, showed a short 1-7 curveball at 67 mph. Pounded lower quadrants of strike zone with fastball. Good student. Named to West Uncommitted Top Prospect List.