The Book on Chris Volstad

Prospect Info

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Chris Volstad
Born 10/10/1988
RHP, FLA

One of five (five!) pitchers the Marlins took in the first two rounds of 2005, Volstad is overshadowed by Josh Johnson and Anibal Sanchez, who also act as cast-iron doors blocking his future in Floriday.

Volstad's just as good a prospect, though. A 1.29 WHIP at Greensboro held up over 152 innings, showing he has the stamina to start, and an ERA right around 3 has been on his sheet throughout his young career.

Volstad works with a heavy, low 90's fastball and good control. As a lanky, knees-and-elbows type of pitcher, he's had some hiccups with his delivery, but Florida's instructional system is the right place to work on that. He remains a solid prospect.

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Player Updates and Notes

Chris Volstad shut out the Yankees across four innings today, wrapping up what's been a very impressive spring. He'll start the season in AA but should get a look as a possible rotation cog by midseason.

3/29/2008 by KDaddy

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