• Full name Christopher Miller Rahl
  • Born 12/05/1983 in Morristown, NJ
  • Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School William & Mary
  • Drafted in the 5th round (141st overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2005 (signed for $200,000).
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    William & Mary OF Chris Rahl hit 20 home runs and stole 42 bases as a sophomore, showcasing a power-speed combination that earned All-America honors and put him in position to get drafted in the first five rounds. While he hit 12 homers, slugged .554 and stolen 21 bases (in 30 tries) as a junior, Rahl's .297 average and 27-37 walk-strikeout ratio show how he's tried to do too much in his draft year. Opponents have filled his plate appearances with offspeed pitches, and he has struggled against breaking balls while chasing the rare fastballs he sees--often out of the zone. Still, Rahl's plus speed should put him in the first 10 rounds, and history says he will hit better if he stops trying to impress with his power. A high school second baseman, Rahl doesn't show true outfield instincts, but he works hard and is helped by his speed and plus arm. He could play center field, but likely settles into a corner.

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