Chris Smith
| IP | 148 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.412 |
| WHIP | 1.345 |
| BB/9 | 3.77 |
| SO/9 | 6.811 |
- Full name Christopher Michael Smith
- Born 04/09/1981 in Apple Valley, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School UC Riverside
- Debut 06/21/2008
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Drafted in the 4th round (118th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2002.
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UC Riverside RHP Chris Smith is not overpowering, but throws three quality pitches for strikes, including an 88-92 mph fastball.
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In his final start for UC Riverside, Smith struck out 15 UC Irvine batters to eclipse former Indians first-rounder Daron Kirkreit's school records for whiffs in a game and a season (127). He also pushed his innings total for his junior season to 136, fifth among Division I pitchers who didn't pitch in the postseason. Smith was a little gassed after he signed, but he still showed decent stuff to go with good command. He mostly threw his fastball in the high 80s, and he could creep into the 90s after resting this offseason. Smith's curveball is his best pitch, and his changeup should give him a solid third offering in time. His best attribute is his feel for pitching, which allows him to win even when he's not at his best. He doesn't have as high a ceiling as most pitchers on this list, but he should develop more rapidly and reach the majors sooner than most. Boston will challenge him with a promotion to high Class A to begin his first full pro season.
