Chad Wallach Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Chad Arthur Wallach
Born 11/04/1991 in Yorba Linda, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 246 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Cal State Fullerton
Debut 08/27/2017
Drafted in the 5th round (142nd overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2013 (signed for $343,900).

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The son of former Fullerton great and longtime big leaguer Tim Wallach, Chad has a savvy, hard-nosed approach that befits his bloodlines. In his first year as an everyday catcher, Wallach has made significant strides defensively and at the plate. Physical and durable at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, his receiving and blocking have improved to the point that scouts project him as an average defensive backstop with an average arm. He was hitting .314/.401/.467 through 137 at-bats this spring. He flashes pull power in batting practice, but his game power projects as below-average. Wallach's high leg kick leads to timing issues, and he tends to get caught on his front foot. His swing has some length to it, which could limit his ability to hit for average, but he could provide enough offensive value to reach the big leagues as a solid defensive catcher.

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The son of big leaguer Tim Wallach, Chad has been around the game all his life and it shows. The Cal State Fullerton product brings all the intangibles and physical tools teams want in a catcher. Selected by the Marlins in the fifth round of the 2013 draft, Wallach turned in a disappointing pro debut offensively at short-season Batavia in 2013, but he reworked his swing for 2014 and hit .321/.430/.476 at low Class A Greensboro. He joined the Reds organization in December as part of the Mat Latos trade. Wallach doesn't figure to hit for much power, instead relying on a more controlled swing to drive balls into the gaps, particularly right-center field. One of the seven homers Wallach did hit came off of Nationals top prospect Lucas Giolito. Defensively, he has improved and now clocks average pop times on throws to second base. He showed good game-calling skills and worked well with the staff at Greensboro. The big-framed Wallach will have to stay on top of his condition to maximize his durability and remain agile behind the plate. He moves well for his size and does a good job knocking down balls in the dirt, but he has had some trouble handling plus stuff. He'll head to high Class A Daytona for his Reds debut in 2015.

The son of former Fullerton great and longtime big leaguer Tim Wallach, Chad has a savvy, hard-nosed approach that befits his bloodlines. In his first year as an everyday catcher, Wallach has made significant strides defensively and at the plate. Physical and durable at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, his receiving and blocking have improved to the point that scouts project him as an average defensive backstop with an average arm. He was hitting .314/.401/.467 through 137 at-bats this spring. He flashes pull power in batting practice, but his game power projects as below-average. Wallach's high leg kick leads to timing issues, and he tends to get caught on his front foot. His swing has some length to it, which could limit his ability to hit for average, but he could provide enough offensive value to reach the big leagues as a solid defensive catcher.