Chase Hampton
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
The pre-surgery version of Hampton had a legitimate chance to develop as a back-end starter because the fastball played above its raw velocity and the slider and curveball both flashed average-or-better quality. The current path is less certain: his 2026 fastball has often sat in the low 90s, his command has backed up sharply, and he has not yet demonstrated the workload needed to answer the durability question. A healthy return of mid-90s velocity and average strike throwing could restore a meaningful multi-inning role, but the safer projection is a middle-relief or up-and-down outcome. Rebuilding release consistency, fastball command and workload tolerance will determine whether he can move back toward a rotation track.
Projected MLB role: up-down reliever
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 74 in
- Weight: 220 lb
- Born: 2001-08-07
- 80Grade overall rank: #445
- 80Grade team rank: #26
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Chase Hampton play?
Chase Hampton plays P.
Is Chase Hampton a left-handed or right-handed player?
Chase Hampton bats R and throws R.
Where does Chase Hampton rank as a prospect?
Chase Hampton is ranked No. 445 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.