Chandler Casey is a six-foot-two, 195 lb. right-handed reliever from Lubbock, TX. Born on May 30, 1996, he was Houston’s 26th-round pick in 2019 out of Lubbock Christian University with the 796th overall choice. Six players have made it to the majors after getting taken at that spot, most effectively Jordy Mercer (6.9).
Casey signed with the Astros to a deal that included a $1,000 signing bonus. He was initially assigned to the rookie class Florida-based GCL Astros, where he struck out four over 5 2⁄3 shutout innings. After taking 2020 off, he joined the High-A Asheville Tourists and pitched to a 4-2 record and a 5.