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Jul 10, 2006 - Jul 16, 2006   US Athletic Braves  12
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Chris Walden
RHP 6-4 195   R/R
FB
89
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
74
SL
76
CH
Split
Knuckle




Aug 19, 2005 - Aug 20, 2005   Crimson  21
Wright State University - Dayton, OH
Chris Walden
RHP 6-3 181   R/R
FB
88
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
88
CB
72
SL
78
CH
81
Split
Knuckle
Chris Walden is a 2006 RHP from Bellefontaine HS in Bellefontaine, OH, with a 6'4'', 195 lb. frame. He has a very athletic build and is very projectable physically. Walden throws from a balanced, calm delivery with a low to mid 3/4's release point. He has a very fast, loose arm and the ball jumps out of his hand on release. Walden topped out at 88 mph on his fastball and we've seen him in the low 90's in the past. He had two very advanced breaking pitches. His 72 mph curveball had 11/5 spin and very late, hard biting action. His slider was outstanding, with very good depth and hard spin. Both pitches can strike hitters out. Walden also had some quality on his change up. He's a national level top prospect with a very high ceiling once he begins to mature more physically. Walden is committed to Kentucky but is sure to get attention from the professional scouts this spring. He's a very good student off the field.
PG Grade 10.0




Aug 10, 2005 - Aug 13, 2005   East  
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Chris Walden
RHP 6-4 195   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 11, 2005 - Jul 17, 2005   Perfect Game USA  9
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Chris Walden
RHP 6-4 195   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jun 17, 2005 - Jun 19, 2005   4-Green  14
Turner Field - Atlanta, GA
Chris Walden
RHP 6-3 181   R/R
FB
91
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
91
CB
73
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Chris Walden is a 2006 RHP from Bellefontaine HS in Ohio, with a lean 6'3", 185 lb. frame. He has a long, slinging arm action and very good arm speed out front. When Walden gets down to low 3/4's from mid 3/4's he looks a bit like Jeff Weaver with severe running action on his fastball at around 85 mph. When he's up a little higher he threw up to 91 mph, still with good running life. Walden is going to break plenty of wood bats in the future and he probably couldn't throw the ball straight if he tried. His 73 mph curveball is a very good pitch, too, especially when he stays on top of it and doesn't let it helicopter on him. Walden has a young body and a very loose arm and very good present stuff. He's a top level prospect. Walden is also a good student who has signed with Kentucky for college.
PG Grade 10.0