| IP | 25.1 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.2 |
| WHIP | 1.58 |
| BB/9 | 6.39 |
| SO/9 | 7.82 |
- Full name Christopher Oscar Barraza
- Born 12/03/1999 in Tucson, AZ
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 196 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Arizona
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Drafted in the 10th round (294th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2023 (signed for $7,500).
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School: Arizona Source: 4YR
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 23.6
Barraza is old for the class as a fifth-year senior, but he has some intriguing pitch traits for a club who believes they can iron out some of the inconsistencies he’s faced throughout his college career. A 6-foot, 196-pound righthander, Barraza spent time as a starter with New Mexico State in 2020 and 2021, but has been a full-time reliever with Arizona. In 2023 he posted a 6.52 ERA over 29 innings, but his peripherals were much better than that ERA indicates, thanks to a 28.1% strikeout rate, 11.5% walk rate and 3.71 FIP. He attacks hitters from a higher, three-quarter slot and features a drop-and-drive delivery with a bit of length in the back of his arm stroke. Barraza gets plus carry on his fastball, which sits in the low 90s or mid 90s depending on the day. He did a nice job putting that fastball in the zone during the 2023 season, which helped lead to the best walk rate of his career, but he hasn’t found a go-to secondary that he can land as consistently. His primary offspeed pitch is a mid-80s slider that blends into a cutter at times, with spin rates in the 2,200 rpm range and around three inches of horizontal break.
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Career Transactions
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RHP Chris Barraza assigned to Inland Empire 66ers.
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RHP Chris Barraza roster status changed by Los Angeles Angels.
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RHP Chris Barraza assigned to Los Angeles Angels.
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RHP Chris Barraza roster status changed by Los Angeles Angels.
- RHP Chris Barraza assigned to Arizona Wildcats.
