The Book on Matt Walker

Prospect Info

TBMatt Walker
Born 8/16/1986
RHP, TB

Maybe Tampa overpaid for this one, but if he's shown anything, the young right-hander has been consistent and right on the line of what it takes to be a front-line MLB starter. (Last year, a solid 143 IP produced a nice 144:67 K to BB ratio and an acceptable 1.41 WHIP). With a 95mph fastball already potent, he only needs a second top-flight pitch to succeed in Tampa.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (8/27/2008): #75

Ranking in Baseball America 2008: n/a

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked

Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: Unranked

Player Updates and Notes

Tampa Bay's acquisition of Matt Garza probably means Walker won't be considered for a rotation spot this season. His lower position doesn't hurt his long term chances, but he's less likely to matter in 2008.

11/30/2007 by BallGrrrl

 

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