Brett Wallach Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Brett Wallach
Born 12/02/1988 in Anaheim, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Orange Coast CC
Drafted in the 3rd round (96th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2009 (signed for $351,900).

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Wallach is the son of Tim Wallach, a 1979 first-round draft pick who was a longtime major leaguer with the Expos and Dodgers. Brett possesses a nearly ideal frame for a pitcher; at 6-foot-3 he's lanky and projectable. Right now his fastball ranges from 88-89 mph, and his body promises more velocity in the future. His secondary pitches are excellent. Wallach features a slurve, which when thrown well has quick and late break. His changeup is his best pitch, showing sudden late drop while thrown with the same arm speed as his fastball. He has a smooth delivery, and his fluid arm action permits the ball to leave his hand easily. Wallach presents scouts with a complete package. He combines a big league lineage, projectable frame, smooth delivery, and an excellent feel for three pitches.

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Wallach's father Tim was a major league third baseman for 17 seasons and now manages the Dodgers' Albuquerque farm club, while his brother Matt is a catcher in the system. Brett joined them in the organization last summer, signing for $351,900 as a third-round pick after leading Orange Coast CC to its first California community college state championship since 1980. He started and won the playoff semifinal, then saved the clincher a day later. Wallach's fastball sits at 90-91 mph and tops out at 94 with good sink. His changeup is his best pitch, and he also has a slider that's inconsistent. Primarily a shortstop in high school, Wallach pitched just two innings as a senior and pulled double duty at Orange Coast, batting cleanup while playing first base and shortstop. He's still learning the art of pitching, though he has a very smooth delivery that he repeats easily. Wallach has come a long way in a short time as a pitcher and will begin his first full pro season in low Class A. He could blossom into a No. 3 starter in the majors.

Wallach's father Tim played 17 years in the big leagues and managed the Dodgers' Triple-A Albuquerque affiliate in 2009. His brother Matt is a minor league catcher for the Dodgers too, and Brett joined the organization as a third-round pick after leading Orange Coast to the California community college title in the spring. Wallach pitched better in his pro debut that his 5.23 ERA suggests, striking out 38 in 31 innings. At his best, Wallach pitches at 90-92 with sink, and his fastball ranges from 88-94. He also throws a hard slider with tilt and depth, as well as a workable changeup. Los Angeles is betting that his athleticism (he was Orange Coast's cleanup hitter and first baseman) and bloodlines will translate into mid-rotation potential. Wallach pitched just two innings as a high school senior and served as a closer as a juco freshman, so his arm is fresh. He has a projectable 6-foot-2 frame and a clean delivery.