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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Sometimes it’s not only about how a prospect performs on the summer showcase circuit, but how he adjusts over the course of it. While Harlan, the best position player in Pennsylvania for the 2024 Draft, showed off some intriguing offensive tools at a variety of events like the East Coast Pro Showcase, the Area Code Games and the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship in September, it was how he changed some things and adapted over the course of all those events that had scouts excited, though some were concerned that he appeared less athletic and flexible this spring.

Harlan is a big, strong, physically mature corner infielder with some serious pop. He had more of a power-over-hit profile, with a little more strength than pure bat speed, but there is some belief the bat might eventually catch up with the raw power. He began the summer hitting from a crouch with a lower handset, but by the time he was in Jupiter at the Perfect Game event, he had raised his hands back up and was letting them work more freely, showing a better hit tool overall. 

Speed isn’t a huge part of Harlan’s game, but he’s posted decent run times and been fairly athletic in the past. He seemed more bulked up and less agile early this spring, though he has at least an average arm and should have every chance to stay at third base. If the swing changes stick, he should have more than enough bat to profile well at the hot corner.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Four years after producing a first-round pitcher in Nick Bitsko, Central Bucks East HS (Doyleston, Pa.) offered one of the more physical prep power hitters in the 2024 Draft. He smoked balls harder than most players who took batting practice at the Draft Combine before the Dodgers picked him in the third round. He gave up a commitment to Clemson to sign for a well-over-slot $1,747,500.

Harlan packs a lot of strength in his 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame and it combines with his quick right-handed swing to give him at least plus raw power. He has tinkered with his setup, finding more success after raising his hands rather than operating out of a crouch. He'll need to improve his pitch recognition after struggling against non-fastballs on the showcase circuit.

Harlan moves well for his size, though some scouts were concerned that he appeared thicker and less agile this spring after adding some muscle. He'll need to work to maintain his fringy to average speed in order to have the desired range for third base. His solid arm strength isn't in question and could land him in right field if he doesn't stay at the hot corner.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	11/03/2024	ACL Dodgers activated 3B Chase Harlan from the 60-day injured list.
	07/30/2024	3B Chase Harlan assigned to ACL Dodgers.
	07/24/2024	Los Angeles Dodgers signed 3B Chase Harlan.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated 3B Chase Harlan.
	05/15/2024	3B Chase Harlan assigned to College Workout.
	08/09/2023	3B Chase Harlan assigned to High School Workout.