P.J. Walters, SP (STL)

23 Years Old
2006 11th Round Pick out of the University of South Alabama

2007 – pitched in A, high A, and AA
2008 – pitched in AA in April, promoted to AAA in May

REALLY – In 2007, Walters was one of a handful minor leaguers who played at three different levels, starting in Quad Cities, moving on to Palm Beach, and quickly proceeding to Springfield.

SERIOUSLY Spectacular change-up and superb control.  However a lack of true power velocity has Walters proving himself at every level.  Combines a unique pitching style with his superb control, Walters has above average ground ball rates, high strikeout rates, and low HR%.  He is a definite sleeper prospect as a middle of the rotation starter – SERIOUSLY!

C’MON - After ending last season in AA, Walters had a great start in 2008 at Springfield, but he has started out a bit rough in AAA.  Keep an eye on him as younger hitters in A and AA have a hard time with off speed stuff, but AAA is a nice proving ground for crafty starters like Walters.  AAA has a lot of players who have been to the show and know how to hit off-speed stuff. C’MON PJ – the Dog is rooting for you.  Keep the ball down, keep changing speeds, and you can dooooooo it!