Greek National Team Outfielder/1B, Regional All-American Power Hitter with experience in Italy available 2023-24 & 2024
Name: Kasey Caras
Height: 193cm
Weight: 97kg
DOB: June 29, 1999
Date Available: November 9, 2023
Bats: L
Throws: L
Positions: OF, RF, LF
Positions (alt): 1B, CF
College: Messiah University; University of Richmond
Personal
I am a middle of the order type hitter who can hit for both power and average. I run a 6.8 60-yd dash and have an exit velocity of 105 mph. I play OF and 1B and feel comfortable at both positions.
I have played extensively in both the outfield and at first base and feel equally comfortable at these positions.
I would consider myself to be a lead by example type. I like to put in extra work outside of practice and am happy to help and work with teammates outside of practice by getting extra swings in the cage and extra reps on the field.
Career highlights
Serie A: Named Settimo’s Offensive MVP at the team’s end of the season award ceremony. I led Serie A in triples (after arriving late in the season) and was top 5 in OBP and SLG. I hit .429 with an .536 OBP and a .662 SLG.
European Championship 2023: lead the Greek National Team in HR and SLG as the every day RF.
Messiah University: 2x All-Conference, All-Region, Academic All-District, Academic All-Conference, All-Sportsmanship Team. In 2021, I tied the school’s HR record in a COVID-shortened season. That year, I hit .381 with a .441 OBP a .794 SLG, 1.235 OPS and 10 SB.
Tarboro River Bandits (summer bal): Named 2020 Offensive MVP of the Carolina Virginia Collegiate League. I hit .440 with a .533 OBP and a .640 SLG.
Overseas Goals
I would like to play overseas as a way to continue to play baseball at a high level while being able to explore new cultures.
Playing Experience
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Settimo | 22 | 77 | 19 | 33 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 0 | .429 | .536 | .662 |
| 2023 | Team Greece | 6 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .304 | .385 | .652 |
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Messiah University | 26 | 61 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | .262 | .343 | .312 |
| 2020 | Messiah University | 5 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .231 | .231 | .308 |
| 2021 | Messiah University | 27 | 97 | 26 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 1 | .381 | .441 | .794 |
| 2021 | Front Royal Cardinals | 31 | 83 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 4 | 1 | .277 | .450 | .470 |
| 2022 | Messiah University | 40 | 147 | 34 | 51 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 34 | 27 | 14 | 2 | .347 | .465 | .592 |
| 2022 | Waynesboro Generals | 34 | 86 | 15 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 1 | 0 | .244 | .404 | .349 |
| 2023 | University of Richmond | 12 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .100 | .217 | .100 |
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Additional Info
Playing preferences: Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro, South Africa Semi-pro, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc), Baseball United (Middle East)
Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Host Family
Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season
Traveling with a companion: No
Educational background: graduated with a BS in Actuarial Science and a Finance Minor. I earned a post graduate certificate in Data Analytics