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1              Colorado Rockies             Dax Whitney                      RHP                        Oregon State

2              Los Angeles Angels          Brendan Lawson               INF                         Florida

3              Athletics                              Jared Grindlinger              LHP                        Huntington Beach HS (CA)

4              Kansas City Royals            Dylan Seward                    SS                           Norco HS (CA)

5              New York Mets                 Chase Fuller                        SS                           Lincoln HS (FL)

 

Position: Shortstop (SS) / 3B profile

Bats/Throws: Right / Right

School: Lincoln High School (FL)

Height/Weight: 6’3″ / 205 lbs

Draft Projection: Day 1 candidate → Top 40 upside with size, power potential, and left-side infield value

 

Overall Profile

Chase Fuller is a physical, high-upside prep infielder with a prototypical frame for impact at the next level. At 6’3″, 205 pounds, he combines strength, leverage, and athletic ability, giving him one of the more projectable offensive profiles among high school shortstops.

Fuller’s evaluation centers on the balance between offensive ceiling and defensive home. He has the tools to stay on the left side of the infield, and as his body continues to mature, teams will determine whether he remains at shortstop or transitions to third base, where his bat could profile even more prominently.

 

Hit Tool / Offensive Profile

 

Profile:

Fuller’s hit tool is built around bat speed, strength, and leverage. He shows the ability to generate hard contact with authority, though his offensive consistency is still developing as he refines his approach.

 

Approach:

Aggressive hitter with intent to drive the baseball

Produces loud contact when on time

Can get pull-heavy at times

Best results come when he stays balanced and controls tempo

 

Why it matters:

Power-hitting prep infielders are highly valuable, but the hit tool determines how often that power shows up. Fuller’s ability to improve contact consistency will define his offensive ceiling.

Power Potential (Carrying Tool)

Power is the defining trait in Fuller’s profile. His strength and bat speed allow him to generate impact-level contact and project as a middle-of-the-order bat.

 

Current Power Snapshot:

Above-average raw power

Easy carry to the pull side

Loud contact when squared up

 

Future Power Projection:

Projects as 20–25+ HR potential

Power plays in-game with improved approach

Middle-of-the-order offensive upside

 

Ceiling Outcome:

If the hit tool continues to develop, Fuller profiles as an impact bat capable of anchoring a lineup from the left side of the infield.

 

Speed & Athleticism

Fuller is a solid athlete for his size, showing enough mobility and coordination to handle infield duties while maintaining physical projection.

 

Athletic Traits:

Average to slightly above-average runner

Good body control for his size

Quickness in short areas

Athletic base supports defensive versatility

Defense & Shortstop Projection

Fuller’s defensive profile is one of the key variables in his evaluation. He shows the tools to handle shortstop, though his long-term home may shift depending on physical development.

 

Defensive Strengths:

Soft hands with clean transfers

Good internal clock

Comfortable making plays on the move

Arm strength supports left-side defense

 

Projection note:

He has the ability to remain at shortstop early in his development, but third base is a likely long-term fit if his frame continues to fill out.

 

Arm Strength

Fuller has a strong arm that plays comfortably on the left side of the infield.

 

Arm Traits:

Strong carry across the diamond

Accurate on routine throws

Ability to throw from multiple angles

 

Base Running & Instincts

Fuller is a solid base runner who uses his athleticism effectively. While not a burner, he shows awareness and takes advantage of opportunities.

 

6              Seattle Mariners               Dylan Volantis                   LHP                        Texas

7              Cincinnati Reds                 Chris Levonas                    RHP                        Wake Forest

8              Washington Nationals    Aidan King                           RHP                        Florida

9              Minnesota Twins              Adrian Rodriguez             INF                         Texas

10           San Francisco Giants       Max Hemenway               SS                           IMG Academy (FL)

 

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