H/W: 6-7 217 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 11/3/88
While fellow moundsman Madison Bumgarner earned all of the accolades and attention as San Francisco's best minor league pitcher, Alderson quietly compiled a fine first full season of his own. Pitching exclusively at High-A San Jose, he compiled a 13-4 record with a 2.79 ERA and a stellar 34 BB/124 K ratio in 145 IP. Alderson has three outstanding pitches to choose from; a 92-94 MPH fastball with good movement, a low-80's curveball with a two plane break, and a solid changeup. At just 19 years old, the tall right hander has a long, lean frame that should be able to build more strength as he ages. Being the son of baseball exec Sandy Alderson, Tim has a great idea of how to pitch and his command of all three of his pitches is extraordinary for a player of his age. There have been concerns in the past about the herky-jerky mechanics of his delivery, as some feel that it could lead to injuries down the road. These effects, however, have yet to deter Alderson from his rapid rate of development.
2009 Projection: San Francisco Giants fans have to be giddy about the possibility of a starting rotation consisting of Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner, and Alderson, all throwing to Buster Posey. However, those dreams won't come to fruition...quite yet. Expect Alderson, Bumgarner, and Posey to play together at AA Connecticut this season with 2010 MLB debuts, barring any major setbacks, being quite likely. Alderson will make an ideal #3 or #4 starter in that uber-talented rotation.
Key Tim Alderson Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2007 Donruss Elite Auto #/719
- 2008 Donruss Threads Diamond Kings Auto #/250
- 2008 Bowman Draft AFLAC Auto
 TIM ALDERSON 2008 Tristar Projections Signed Card #59 $0.99 |
 Tim Alderson signed baseball with tristar certification $19.00 |
 TIM ALDERSON 2007 BOWMAN CHROME DRAFT PICKS AUTO ROOKIE CARD $2.50 |
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