southsider2k5 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id...tent_id=7243409 Chris Sale - P Florida Gulf Coast University, Jr. * Birthdate: 3/30/1989 * Height: 6'5" * Weight: 175 lbs. * Bats: Left * Throws: Left * Scout's report filed: 3/19/10 Scouting Report Fastball: Sale throws his fastball up to 94, sitting comfortably at 90-92 mph. Fastball movement: It's got lots of sink, generating a ton of ground balls. Curve: It's got a sweepy slurve break, a potential wipeout pitch to left-handed hitters. It has some lateness to it. Changeup: It's a good pitch with a chance to be a plus offering. He uses it typically against right-handed hitters, and there's some action and life to it. Control: Sale is a strike-thrower who doesn't hurt himself with walks. Poise: It's a plus, all business on the mound, with nothing rattling him. He's got perhaps the best mound presence in the class. Physical Description: Sale has a skinny, gangly, Andrew Miller-type body. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: Three above-average to plus pitches, outstanding mound presence and excellent command. Weaknesses: His slot, low 3/4, isn't typical for a starter. His frame will lead some to be concerned about durability. Summary: Sometimes good things come out of smaller schools. Sale took a strong Cape Cod League performance and carried it over into his junior season. With the chance to have three outstanding pitches, all of which he can throw for strikes, to go along with outstanding mound presence, Sale has developed into one of the better lefties in the Draft class. Teams will have to look past a less than prototypical arm slot for a starting pitcher, but with the way he's pitched, it seems likely a team will do that at some point in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 FANTASTIC PICK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 He needs to gain some mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Was surprised to see him at this spot. Very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 08:15 PM) FANTASTIC PICK! Is fathom being serious here? Someone other than Fathom answer for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:24 PM) Is fathom being serious here? Someone other than Fathom answer for me? Yes he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 8, 2010 -> 01:24 AM) Is fathom being serious here? Someone other than Fathom answer for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 He was expected to go #4 or #5. Incredible pick at #13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Law didn't like him, some reports say his mechanics trend to injury. It's not totally rosy but he does have more upside than most of the guys that we were projected to pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 It's obvious we only took him to subliminaly send a message to the league that we are holding a legit SALE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidetony Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 The durability concerns me. I think he can (with seasoning and mechanics tinkering) be a great #2/#3 for the rotation, or an elite set-up man. But I think long term he could be a Brian Fuentes type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (southsidetony @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:36 PM) The durability concerns me. I think he can (with seasoning and mechanics tinkering) be a great #2/#3 for the rotation, or an elite set-up man. But I think long term he could be a Brian Fuentes type. I hope we didn't use a 1st round pick on a set up man...again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 8, 2010 -> 01:42 AM) I hope we didn't use a 1st round pick on a set up man...again. Don't worry, not even close to the same type of pitcher as Royce Ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 08:43 PM) Don't worry, not even close to the same type of pitcher as Royce Ring. I thought that post referred to Poreda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:45 PM) I thought that post referred to Poreda. No, I meant Ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 any videos of his mechanics/delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 6'5" and 175 lbs. Left-handed Brandon McCarthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidetony Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (Real @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:51 PM) any videos of his mechanics/delivery? http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7243409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (daggins @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 06:34 PM) Law didn't like him, some reports say his mechanics trend to injury. It's not totally rosy but he does have more upside than most of the guys that we were projected to pick. If we would have passed on him, and the team with the 14th pick would have taken him, Law would have fell in love with Sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidetony Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (southsidetony @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:55 PM) http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7243409 Fwiw, I think his stats are filthy, and could be Hamels-esque at his peak. I am however, a pessimist with this team, hence my conerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:15 PM) FANTASTIC PICK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:16 PM) He needs to gain some mass. TWSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (southsidetony @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 07:55 PM) http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7243409 wow, that delivery looks like something that needs to be watched carefully as he develops he hides the ball perfectly though, nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidetony Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 QUOTE (Real @ Jun 7, 2010 -> 08:02 PM) wow, that delivery looks like something that needs to be watched carefully as he develops he hides the ball perfectly though, nasty His delivery adds deception to his pitches, and being a strikethrower who challenges hitters, that is likely a main factor in his impressive K/9 and k/bb ratios. The deception sacrifices mechanics however, and put him at risk for an injury (elbow.. or more appropriately: forearm). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I love that this guy is a control pitcher, and the mound presence is there. If he ends up in the bullpen, that's ok. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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