Chase Lirette
| IP | 210 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.714 |
| WHIP | 1.333 |
| BB/9 | 2.186 |
| SO/9 | 6.857 |
- Full name Chase C. Lirette
- Born 06/09/1985 in Thibodaux, LA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School South Florida
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Drafted in the 16th round (480th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2006 (signed for $135,000).
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Chase Lirette made a good showing in the Cape Cod League last summer and ranked in the top 10 nationally in appearances for South Florida this spring. He pitches near 89 mph with a good split-finger fastball.
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Lirette lasted 16 rounds in the 2006 draft, despite strong performances in the Cape Cod League the previous summer and with South Florida as a junior that spring. He received one of four six-figure bonuses Toronto handed out after the 15th round that year, turning pro for $135,000. Mostly a reliever in college, Lirette had to make mechanical adjustments when the Jays made him a starter. He worked to not stay so tall in his delivery and to become more flexible in his upper body. Lirette is sturdily built yet athletic, and he gets good extension on a 90-91 mph fastball that comes out of his hand cleanly. His changeup is his second pitch and it's above average at times. His slider has a little further to go. Lirette missed the season's final two months with a shoulder injury, but he was feeling well enough to throw side sessions during instructional league. He may get a refresher course in low Class A to begin 2008. -
Despite strong performances in the Cape Cod League in 2005 and at South Florida last spring, Lirette lasted 16 rounds in the 2006 draft. After signing for $135,000, Lirette's first task was to make mechanical adjustments. He worked to not stay so tall in his delivery and to become more flexible in his upper body. Once he got accustomed to the changes, he pitched better toward the end of his pro debut. Lirette gets good downhill plane on an 89- 91 mph fastball and shows a real feel for the strike zone. He gained confidence in his slider and changeup as the season wore on, but both pitches need improvement. A fast worker on the mound, Lirette has begun to get a feel for adapting to what batters are trying to do against him. Mostly a reliever in college, he likely will wind up in the bullpen but may pitch out of the rotation in low Class A this season to get innings.
