H/W: 6-5 195 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 4/15/88
Tillman did his part to make the Erik Bedard trade an extremely lopsided one. Tillman, just 20 years old, was dominant at AA Bowie going 11-4 with a 3.18 ERA and 154 K in 138 innings. Tilman finished especially strong in six August starts compiling a 4-1 record with a 1.80 ERA and 51 K in just 35 IP. Tillman has a long projectible frame that effortlessly pumps 92-95 MPH fastballs to all parts of the strike zone. Complimenting his heater is a big breaking 11-5 curveball that Tillman throws with good arm speed. Some baseball experts have questioned Tillman's mental toughness in the past, though his ability to excel at AA shows that he is more aggressive than what was originally indicated. Tillman still walks too many batters (over 4 per 9 IP) and he is primarily a flyball pitcher. It is essential that he develops more depth to his change up and control his curveball if he wants to have success at the major league level. Tillman's future as a #2 or #3 starter seems quite attainable within the next couple seasons.
2009 Projection: Tillman has earned a shot to get an extended look in spring training, though the Orioles are likely to be conservative with their next crop of talented pitchers. The O's have been burned in the past by rushing talented pitchers like Radhames Liz, Garrett Olson, and Adam Loewen in years past. Expect them to be more conservative with their big three Tillman, Jake Arrieta, and Brian Matusz. Tillman will likely pitch the entire year at AAA Rochester with maybe some innings in September. Look for Tillman's upcoming 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft autos to be popular this offseason.
Key Chris Tillman Rookie Cards:
- 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft AFLAC Redemption
- 2008 Bowman Signs of the Future Auto
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
 2011 Topps #636 Chris Tillman Orioles $1.00 |
 2009 BOWMAN STERLING CHRIS TILLMAN AUTO RC $9.99 |
 2005 Bow Chrome AFLAC CHRIS TILLMAN O's Rookie PSA 10 $15.00 |
 2011 Topps Heritage 75 Chris Tillman Orioles $0.99 |
 2010 Topps T-206 T206 156 Chris Tillman $1.00 |
 2010 Topps T-206 T206 Bronze 156 Chris Tillman $1.00 |
 9 card Chris Tillman lot,with inserts,RCs,all different $0.99 |
 CHRIS TILLMAN, BALTIMORE ORIOLES AUTO, 2010 TOPPS 206 $20.00 |
 1 - Chris Tillman 2009 - etopps $0.99 |
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