The Book on Chris Tillman

Prospect Info

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Chris Tillman
Born 4/15/1988
RHP, BAL

Seattle's second round pick in the 2006 draft, Tillman was the Mariners' Minor League Pitcher of the Year for 2007, when he rung up 139 strikeouts in 135 innings split between low-A Wisconsin and high-A High Desert. A tall, hard-thrower with a smooth, carbon-copy motion, Tillman complements a mid-90's fastball with a plus 12-to-6 curve that he uses as his out pitch. He was traded to Baltimore as part of the 2008 package deal that sent Erik Bedard out west.

While his durability and work ethic remain untested, Tillman's build and easy motion means he still projects as a middle of rotation starter somewhere, though there is some bullpen potential.

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Player Updates and Notes

With the slow-cooking Erik Bedard trade finally ready to serve, Tillman is on the move to Baltimore, as expected.

2/8/2008 by KDaddy

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Tillman is expected to be part of an impending multi-player deal for the Oriole's Erik Bedard, according to numerous sources. If so, his short term value rises, as he'd slot higher in a thin Baltimore farm system than he does in Seattle.

1/28/2008 by KDaddy

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