Chase Burns RHP(College). DOB: 1/16/2003. 6'4", 195 lbs.
2022: 8-2, 2.91, 80.1 IP, 2.8 BB/9, 11.5 K/9.
2023: 5-3, 4.63, 72 IP, 2.8 BB/9, 14.3 K/9.
Burns performed in a swing role for Tennessee last season and is expected to pitch for Wake Forest as a SP in 2024. Almost perfect pitchers body with a strong but lean, muscular frame with long limbs and loose arm action. Pairs a mid-high 90's FB that can get up to 102 in shorter relief appearances with a plus slider. He is reportedly working on a curveball and split but as of now is a 2-pitch guy. A split would give him a wider variance in his arsenal and is probably the pitch he should work on developing if he wants to be a SP in the pros. If he is limited to the two pitches, his ceiling is still elite closer. Last year he got stung by hard contact despite improving his K/9 by almost 3 while maintaining an excellent BB/9. It's unclear why a guy with that kind of stuff would get hit that hard. Most of the damage came as a SP which may require the development of a third pitch to overcome.
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