Chris Volstad
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| Chris Volstad | |
|---|---|
| Position | Pitcher |
| Career | 2005 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | September 23, 1986 Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| High school | Palm Beach Gardens Community High School |
| Carolina Mudcats — No. 41 | |
| Starting Pitcher | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Selected minor league statistics (through 2007) | |
|---|---|
| Win-loss | 27-22 |
| Strikeouts | 272 |
| Earned run average | 3.41 |
| WHIP | 1.35 |
Chris K. Volstad (born September 23, 1986 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) is a right-handed pitcher in the Florida Marlins farm system. He is a 2005 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School.
At 6 foot 7 inches and 190 pounds, he is an intimidating presence on the mound.
Drafted with the 16th pick in the 2005 MLB Draft, he is the highest player ever drafted out of his high school.
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[edit] Professional career
Chris's first season of pro ball showed why he was a #1 pick, as he went 4-3 in 13 starts (with 55 K's in 65 IP) between the GCL Marlins and Jamestown Jammers of the NY-Penn League(Low A) with a 2.22 ERA.
Chris never returned to Jamestown, instead starting out 2006 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the South Atlantic League(A ball). He put in another strong season, going 11-8 over 26 starts with a 3.08 ERA.
Starting his 2nd full pro season at yet another level, with the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League, Chris has struggled somewhat compared to his first season and a half. He is currently 6-6 in 16 games(15 starts) with a 4.5 ERA.
On Saturday, June 1st, 2007, Chris Volstad threw a 7 inning complete game shutout in the 1st game of a double header against the Lakeland Flying Tigers(Detroit Tigers High A), lowering his season ERA to 4.18 and earning him not only his first career complete game, but first career shutout as well.
[edit] Scouting Report
- Low-to-mid 90s fastball
- Change-up
- curve ball
- Large mound presence.
- Very poised.
- Can throw all pitches for strikes.
- Smooth, repeatable delivery.
- Excels at getting ground ball outs.
[edit] Minor League Statistics
| Season | Team | League | W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SHO | IP | R | ER | HR | H | BB | K | WHIP | K/9 | BAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | GCL Marlins | GCL | 1 | 1 | 2.33 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 26 | 1.07 | 8.67 | .236 | |
| 2005 | Jamestown | NPL | 3 | 2 | 2.13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 43 | 11 | 29 | 1.42 | 6.87 | .274 | |
| 2006 | Greensboro | SAL | 11 | 8 | 3.08 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 73 | 52 | 12 | 161 | 36 | 99 | 1.30 | 5.86 | .261 | |
| 2007 | Jupiter | FSL | 7 | 7 | 4.16 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 106 | 61 | 49 | 5 | 128 | 32 | 80 | 1.51 | 6.79 | .287 | |
| Total | 22 | 18 | 3.26 | 57 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 323 | 167 | 117 | 18 | 357 | 83 | 234 | 1.36 | 6.52 | .269 | |||
[edit] Trivia
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- Florida's #1 prospect according to Baseball America going into 2007 season.
- Was deemed #40 overall of 2007 Top 100 Prospects according by Baseball America.
