Chasen Shreve

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Atlanta Braves #12 prospect in 2015
  Shreve's older brother Colby was an eighth-round pick of the Braves in 2007 who didn't sign. The Phillies signed him for $400,000 a year later and he reached Double-A before being released in 2014. Chasen, who attended JC of Southern Nevada with Bryce Harper, had a breakthrough 2014. His control has improved steadily since signing with Atlanta, and his overall stuff has continued to get better as he has added strength to his tall, solid frame. Shreve threw harder than ever in 2014, reaching 92-94 mph as he stopped cruising and began to throw his hardest with every pitch. As a result, his strikeout rate jumped, and he earned a callup from Double-A Mississippi to the majors in July. He made a stopover at Triple-A Gwinnett before returning to the majors in September. Shreve's funky lower arm angle creates deception and generates solid movement on all of his offerings. His best pitch is a plus changeup that features outstanding fade and depth and has proven effective against righthanders at higher levels. He mixes it with a low-80s slider and maintained quality stuff in back-to-back outings. Shreve pounds the zone and has a good chance to earn a full-time spot in Atlanta's 2015 bullpen.