The Book on Chris Sale

Prospect Info

Chris Sale
Born 3/30/1989
LHP, CHW

Thanks to his very tall stature, Florida's Chris Sale can throw a 94mph fastball on a downward plane despite beginning from a low three-quarters arm slot. This combination lends his pitch some extra deceptiveness, and when he mixes in a slider and above-average change, it's almost unfair. His ability to control the offensive game by throwing ground balls with precise control means he's a premium prospect as a starting pitcher, but even if that doesn't work out, his nasty slider could provide a nice backup plan in the bullpen. Comparisons to David Price might be a bit much, but he's definitely cut from the same cloth.

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Player Updates and Notes

Chris Sale will be promoted to the White Sox later today. The lefty specialist, drafted only two months ago, has blown past the minor leagues and could provide a Matt Thornton-style utility at a fraction of the price for the 2011 White Sox.

8/3/2010 by KDaddy

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