- Full name Chandler James Eden
- Born 08/27/1995 in Yuba City, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Texas Tech
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Drafted in the 25th round (761st overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016.
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Eden is already well-traveled. A 36th-round pick of the Marlins out of high school. Eden turned down Miami to pitch for Oregon State. But after throwing only eight innings with the Beavers, he trasnferred to Yavapai (Ariz.) JC. He was a 17th-round pick of the Blue Jays in 2015 but headed to Texas Tech instead of signing. Eden struggled mightily in his first season with the Red Raiders. Eden has a low-to-mid-90s fastball and a potentially plus breaking ball when everything works in his delivery, but those times have been few and far between because of control and delivery issues. Eden walks seven, hit eight batters and threw 12 wild pitches in just nine innings this season.
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Eden ranked No. 70 on the BA 500 in 2013 when he was coming out of Yuba City (Calif.) High, but he had a firm commitment to Oregon State and didn't get drafted until the Marlins picked him in the 36th round. He threw just eight innings for the Beavers last year and then transferred to Yavapai for his sophomore season. Eden has had mixed results this spring and has been difficult for scouts to figure out. When he's on, Eden looks all the part of a pitcher who could go in the first few rounds of the draft, but at the snap of a finger everything quickly unravels for him and he struggles to throw strikes. He struck out 48 batters in 38 1/3 innings in 2015, but he also yielded 36 walks. At his best, Eden dominates with an electric fastball in the 92-94 mph range and an effective curveball, and his free arm action works well. But his delivery is inconsistent, hindering his command. Eden could go in the top ten rounds to a team that thinks they can unlock the mystery of his consistency, or he may uphold his commitment to Texas Tech. -
Eden has a thin build at 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, but a loose, easy delivery and some lightning in his whippy arm. His fastball has been comfortably in the 88-93 mph range, topping out at 96, and he should sit in the mid- to upper 90s as he matures and adds strength, which will also help his secondary stuff and command. Right now, his breaking ball can get big, but flashes tight break and projects as a plus pitch down the road. Eden doesn't use a changeup much in high school. His performances have been up and down a little this spring. He is young for the class and some scouts say he might not be ready for the jump to pro ball, and he's considered a tough sign away from his commitment to Oregon State.