Chad Yates gives William & Mary a projectable lefty with starter upside
In the 2025 season, Chad Yates logged 20 appearances and nine starts for William & Mary, throwing 36.2 innings with 28 strikeouts; his best outings included four one-run innings with five Ks against Princeton and two scoreless innings versus Navy, but he also endured an uneven year in the rotation. Scouts have liked the frame and projection for years, noting his 6-foot-1 build, athleticism, lower-half strength, and remaining upside. The fit is appealing if a team wants a developing left-hander with starter traits, but the command-and-consistency track record says patience will be part of the package.
