Scouting Report: Chris Sale, LHP, Florida Gulf Coast (2010 Draft)
By The Baseball Beginnings Guy
February 6, 2010
Chris Sale showed up in the Cape Cod League last summer committed to prove that he had matured into a professional prospect. We’ll have a Q&A with him this spring, but for now, here’s a look at who might be the first college left-hander off the 2010 draft board.
Chris Sale, LHP
6-5, 175
Florida Gulf Coast
Games Seen: 1, Innings: 7
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Tall, lean muscle in arms and legs, narrow hips, long loose arms and wrist.
STRENGTHS: Hard, sinking FB primary weapon, 91-93. Hard SL, 87-88, good CH, 81-84, weapon pitch. Balanced and coordinated, good arm action, lands well, command average with room for development.
WEAKNESSES: Occasionally overthrows, opens up and loses delivery. Needs to continue developing downhill plane on all pitches.
SUMMARY: Should be three-pitch left-handed starter at ML level.
GRADES (Present/Future):
Fastball 50/65
Slider 45/60
Change-up 60/60
Command 40/50
Control 40/50
Overall Future Potential: 57
Read post-draft Fall 2010 Catching up with Chris Sale
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