- Full name Christopher Neil Demaria
- Born 09/28/1980 in Torrance, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Long Beach State
- Debut 09/09/2005
- Drafted in the 17th round (493rd overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2002.
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The Rule 5 draft proved one of few areas of success for the Royals in 2005. Andrew Sisco, taken in the major league phase, earned a regular role in the bullpen in 2005 and for the future. Demaria, plucked from the Pirates with the first Triple-A pick, became the only player selected in the minor league phase to reach the majors last year. Demaria's 2.23 ERA for High Desert (including 1.11 at home) was the best of any pitcher who worked at least 50 innings at the launching pad. Demaria's success stems from commanding a straight changeup that rates as the best in the organization. It's so effective because he throws it with the exact arm speed he uses with his 88-mph fastball. Demaria commands those two pitches well, and has a usable breaking ball he can mix in if he's becoming too predictable. He'll probably open the season in Triple-A.
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Changeup in the Kansas City Royals in 2006
