Chase DeLauter

Professional Baseball Player

American Frederick, Maryland, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Baseball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/10/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceFrederick, Maryland, USA

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SummaryChase Daniel DeLauter is a right fielder for the Cleveland Guardians. He was drafted 16th overall in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft, the highest draft pick in James Madison University history. He made his MLB debut on October 1, 2025, and was named to the Guardians' Wild Card Series roster against the Detroit Tigers.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'3"
Weight235 lbs
BatsLeft
ThrowsLeft
Jersey Number34

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeJames Madison University
MajorSport and Recreation Management
High SchoolHedgesville High School
High School LocationHedgesville, West Virginia

Personal Life

Favorite player: Mike Trout

Family

Originally from Martinsburg, West Virginia area

Career

Current TeamCleveland Guardians
PositionRight Fielder
MLB Debut01/10/2025
Draft2022 MLB Draft, Round 1, Pick 16 by Cleveland Guardians
Minor League Performance
Games138
Batting Average.302
Home Runs20
RBIs87
OPS.888
MLB Performance
At Bats14
Hits5
Home Runs4
RBIs5
Batting Average.357
OPS1.571
College Achievements
  • 2021 CAA All-Rookie Team
  • 2021 Second Team All-State
  • 2020 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American
  • 2020 First Team All-State
  • West Virginia and EPAC Player of the Year (2018)
  • Gatorade Player of the Year for West Virginia (2019)
  • 2021 Robert A. McNeese Outstanding Pro Prospect Award (first JMU player to win)
  • 2021 D1Baseball Summer Breakout Prospect Award
  • 2021 First Team All-CAA
  • 2022 Second Team All-CAA
AwardsMiLB.com Organization All-Star (2023, Cleveland Guardians)
College Statistics
Batting Average.402
On-Base Percentage.520
Slugging Percentage.715
Seasons3
Cape Cod League Performance
Home Runs9
Slugging Percentage.589
AchievementLed the circuit in home runs

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played as both an outfielder and left-handed pitcher in college
2. Had a 16-game hitting streak in 2022 college season
3. Led CAA in batting average (.386) and on-base percentage (.500) in 2022
4. Four-year letter winner in high school
5. Broke his foot in early April 2022, limiting him to 24 college games that season
6. Underwent foot surgery on January 10, 2023, missing 4-5 months
7. Transitioned from pitcher to outfielder during his collegiate career
8. First player in James Madison University history to be drafted in the first round
9. Ranked 4th on MLB Pipeline's Guardians Top Prospects list and 86th on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Baseball Prospects list
10. Hit .278 with five home runs and 21 RBIs in 34 games for Triple-A Columbus before his postseason call-up
11. Played multiple sports in high school including football, basketball, and baseball
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