AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn baseball will be announcing its 2021 signing class one player at a time over the next several weeks, starting with right-handed pitcher Chase Allsup.
A native of Dothan, Alabama, Allsup signs with the Tigers as the No. 153 player in the country, according to Prep Baseball Report. He is also tabbed the No. 187 player in the country by Perfect Game, including the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in Alabama.
"The biggest factor in choosing Auburn was the feeling I get every time I visit," Allsup said. "I know you hear it all the time, but Auburn really does feel like home to me. Both of my parents graduated from Auburn and I have been an Auburn Tiger since birth."
Chase Allsup Bio Blast
- Hometown: Dothan, Ala.
- High School: Dothan
- Travel Team: Louisiana Knights/Dothan Dragons
- Position: Right-handed pitcher
Officially an Auburn Tiger @AuburnBaseball #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/TnkwvRzhke
— Chase Allsup (@chase_allsup5) November 11, 2020
A power pitcher whose fastball topped out at 95 miles per hour this summer, Allsup posted a 3-0 record with a 0.72 ERA while competing for the Louisiana Knights and Dothan Dragons. He struck out 56 batters and issued 10 walks in 29.1 innings pitched.
Also a standout for Dothan High School, Allsup went 3-2 with a 2.16 ERA and struck out 44 batters in 22.1 innings during the shortened 2020 season. He went on to be named an AHSAA North/South All-Star.
Allsup was invited to the 2020 Perfect Game National Showcase, where he was named to the Top Prospect Team, and also earned 2020 Perfect Game Second Team Preseason Underclass All-America honors.