Chase DeLauter
#24 RF · Guardians
Day-to-Day
Height
6'3"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
24
College
James Madison
Draft
2022, Rd 1, #16
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
A
B+
N/A
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The Verdict on Chase, in One Read
On the field, Chase DeLauter grades out as an excellent RF for Guardians (A Performance). That places him 11th of 74 graded right fielders. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 52 | 0.25531915 | 7 | 30 | 0.7757051 | 2 | 48 |
| 2026 | | 59 | .257 | 7 | 32 | .751 | 2 | 55 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Chase DeLauter has emerged as an elite rookie talent, earning an A performance grade that reflects his remarkable early-season impact for Cleveland. The 24-year-old right fielder is generating legitimate rookie sensation buzz with his unusual but highly effective swing mechanics, positioning him among the top first-year players in baseball. His clutch performances have already become the stuff of "dream come true" moments for both him and Cleveland fans, while his recent home run surge has teammates playfully calling it "really stupid" in clear admiration of his power display. What makes DeLauter's emergence particularly impressive is how quickly he's developed into a legitimate organizational cornerstone despite being in his rookie season, with beat writers like Terry Pluto connecting him directly to the Guardians' cultural "lifeblood." The consensus around Cleveland is that this 2022 first-round pick (16th overall) is merely scratching the surface of his considerable potential, making his early success feel like the foundation of something much bigger. At 24, DeLauter represents the rare rookie who combines immediate production with long-term upside, giving the Guardians exactly the kind of franchise-altering talent they've been developing through their farm system.
How Chase Compares at the Position
Chase DeLauter ranks 11th of 74 graded right fielders by performance. That slots Chase between Seiya Suzuki (A) just ahead and Dylan Beavers (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Seiya SuzukiCubsAKyle TuckerDodgersADylan CrewsNationalsAChase DeLauterA
Graded lower
Dylan BeaversOriolesRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/9 | vs NYY | L 2-3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mon, 6/8 | vs NYY | L 5-7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Chase DeLauter is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at RF for the Guardians. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Chase DeLauter, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Performance A, Sentiment B+.
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