Chas McCormick, a 30-year-old left fielder from West Chester, Pennsylvania, is known for his defense and speed. The name McCormick began to stick in people’s minds when he made a notable leap to catch a ball for an out, a play often referenced in highlights.

McCormick's career began in high school while he attended West Chester Henderson. It was there that his skill at the plate began to emerge. He played baseball and basketball but continued with baseball into his college career. He played Division II at Millersville University and had a very successful college career between 2014 and 2017. He completed his college career as the university’s all-time leader in hits, runs, and RBIs.

In 2017, he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 21st round of the MLB Draft, kicking off his minor league career. During his time in the minor league system, McCormick demonstrated his defensive skills and consistent hitting. These performances eventually earned him a spot in the majors. Minor league stats, per MLB:

2017: G: 51, AB: 168, H: 50, AVG: .298, OBP: .355, SLG: .399, OPS: .7542018: G: 120, AB: 432, H: 118, AVG: .273, OBP: .339, SLG: .373, OPS: .7122019: G: 110, AB: 368, H: 99, AVG: .269, OBP: .386, SLG: .432, OPS: .8182021: G: 2, AB: 8, H: 4, AVG: .500, OBP: .556, SLG: .625, OPS: 1.1812023: G: 6, AB: 17, H: 5, AVG: .294, OBP: .455, SLG: .471, OPS: .9262024: G: 8, AB: 31, H: 7, AVG: .226, OBP: .265, SLG: .290, OPS: .5552025: G: 11, AB: 40, H: 6, AVG: .150, OBP: .227, SLG: .375, OPS: .602

McCormick made his major league debut on April 1, 2021, entering the game as a defensive replacement in the 9th inning. Since entering the majors, he has had ups and downs while moving between the minors and majors, but generally performed well.

Here are his MLB stats, per MLB:

2021: G: 62, AB: 209, H: 47, AVG: .2252022: G: 135, AB: 420, H: 85, AVG: .2082023: G: 115, AB: 385, H: 105, AVG: .2722024: G: 120, AB: 325, H: 69, AVG: .2122025: G: 64, AB: 116, H: 25, AVG: .210

One of his strengths is reading balls off the bat and hitting in timely situations. With solid plate discipline and consistent hits, McCormick comes through in clutch moments and helps move runners around the diamond. As a dynamic player, he provides flexibility for the Astros’ lineup and rotation.

Over the years, he has been a consistent hitter, clutch in high-pressure situations, supremely athletic, and a strong example on and off the field. McCormick will definitely be one to watch in 2026, and fans are excited for his continued growth.