At the young age of 18, Chase Petty has established himself as a well-respected baseball player. Learn more about him in this article.
Chase Petty is an up-and-coming baseball player.
In July 2021, Petty was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of Major League Baseball. He was the overall 26th selection on the team.
Chase said it was his lifelong dream and he had been waiting for such an opportunity. He also shared the happy news with his fans on Twitter.
As a fan, we sure wish him all the very best for his future endeavor.
Shake and Bake baby!!! https://t.co/STCwMC10fW
— Chase Petty (@ChasePetty11) July 12, 2021
How Old Is Baseball Player Chase Petty? Age & Height Explored
Baseball player Chase Petty’s current age is 18 years old.
He was born sometime in 2002 or 2003 in Millville, New Jersey. He lived there for a while before his family moved to Somers Point, New Jersey, at the age of 14.
Regarding his physical attributes, Chase stands tall at a striking height of 6 feet 1 inch. Also, he weighs around 83 Kg.
Who Are Chase Petty Parents? Family Details
Both of Chase Petty’s parents are his biggest supporters. He comes from a baseball family.
Chase’s father Robert Petty is a longtime youth coach. In fact, fellow coach Billy Kern was once coached by Robert when he played for a Babe Ruth team 20 years ago.
Similarly, his mother, Bonnie Petty took him to a Northfield Redbirds youth travel team baseball game shortly after he was born. It was the first place Bonnie took following his birth.
It appears baseball was always his destination.
Chase also has two older brothers named Bailey Fieger and Logan Petty. Both of his brothers play baseball.
Logan, 19, graduated from Mainland season and will probably continue his baseball career at Rowan College at Gloucester County.
Meet Chase Petty On Instagram
Chase Petty is active on Instagram.
However, the baseball pitcher is not much active on social media and has shared only 14 posts so far.
One of those posts includes a sweet picture of his girlfriend, @brokkealbb. From his caption, it’s clear it’s their prom picture and they sure make a handsome couple.
He is donning a black suit in the photo and looks quite stunning. Likewise, his girlfriend is in a gorgeous red dress and looks equally beautiful.
Further, his Instagram account is available under the username _chase4_ and is verified. He has amassed more than 30.1k followers.
Besides, he is also active on Twitter where he has 2,503 followers.
Chase Petty Wikipedia Bio
Chase Petty is a graduate of Mainland Regional High School.
Currently, he attends and plays for the University of Florida. He is attending the university on an NCAA Division I scholarship.
Petty’s high school coach Billy Kern described him as a tremendous pitcher and a great infielder.
Before his sophomore season, he injured his knee that cost him most of the season. But, he made a comeback at the end of the season.
However, Petty’s junior season was canceled due to the pandemic. During the interval, he focused on physical training and increased his fastball velocity.
Moreover, Petty was also named the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020.