Chris Vallimont

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Minnesota Twins #24 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Vallimont signed for $300,000 in the fifth round with the Marlins in 2018 after a stellar three-year career at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.). The Twins acquired him and Sergio Romo in 2019 in exchange for Lewin Diaz. After pitching well in 2019, Vallimont struggled against Double-A bats in 2021, but the Twins still added him to the 40-man roster in November.
  
  Scouting Report: Vallimont gave up plenty of hits (1.638 WHIP) and walks (5.8 BB/9) this season, but still has an intriguing four-pitch mix. His fastball sits in the 92-93 mph range and has been up to 95-96, and analysts love the metrics beyond the velocity, especially the extreme carry and vertical break of the offering. His go-to secondary and most effective pitch this year was a mid-80s slider with spin in the 2,500 rpm range and solid sweeping action. The 6-foot-5 righty also throws an upper-70s curveball and a low-80s changeup. All his offerings have average or a tick better potential, but he needs to take a big step forward with the consistency of his command against upper-level bats.
  
  The Future: The Twins have developed Vallimont as a starter, and he has a deep arsenal and the physical frame, but his control might make him a better fit for the pen, where perhaps his velocity could tick up.
  
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  Ranked Minnesota Twins #22 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Vallimont posted a 2.54 ERA over three years at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.) and struck out 147 batters in 80.1 innings as a junior. The Marlins drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 and signed him for $300,000. The Twins acquired Vallimont with Sergio Romo from Miami in a 2019 trade for Lewin Diaz. He showed well at high Class A Fort Myers in his first stint in the organization and was brought to instructional league in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Vallimont has a solid build for a starting pitcher and an intriguing pitch mix. He throws his fastball in the 90-92 mph range with elite carry and can reach back for 95-96 mph. He shows good feel to spin both a slider and curveball that flash average, while his changeup has flashed average but has never been consistent. Vallimont has an advanced feel for pitching and will throw any of his four pitches at any time. He throws everything for strikes with average control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Vallimont has back-of-the-rotation potential with his varied arsenal and advanced feel for pitching. He'll try to show his stuff plays against upper-level hitters in 2021.

• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Midseason Update: Vallimont was a savvy addition by the Orioles, who added him from the Twins off waivers in late May. He&#39s made six appearances between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk, pitching to a 3-1 record with a 3.54 ERA and 33 strikeouts to eight walks over 28 innings pitched. Added to the Orioles 40-man roster, Vallimont should see some appearances with the big league club this season. He&#39ll continue to be developed as a starter but has the stuff to air it out in the pen.
  
  Track Record: Vallimont signed for $300,000 in the fifth round with the Marlins in 2018 after a stellar three-year career at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.). The Twins acquired him and Sergio Romo in 2019 in exchange for Lewin Diaz. After pitching well in 2019, Vallimont struggled against Double-A bats in 2021, but the Twins still added him to the 40-man roster in November. He was designated for assignment in May and claimed by the Orioles.
  
  Scouting Report: Vallimont gave up plenty of hits (1.638 WHIP) and walks (5.8 BB/9) this season, but still has an intriguing four-pitch mix. His fastball sits in the 92-93 mph range and has been up to 95-96, and analysts love the metrics beyond the velocity, especially the extreme carry and vertical break of the offering. His go-to secondary and most effective pitch this year was a mid-80s slider with spin in the 2,500 rpm range and solid sweeping action. The 6-foot-5 righty also throws an upper-70s curveball and a low-80s changeup. All his offerings have average or a tick better potential, but he needs to take a big step forward with the consistency of his command against upper-level bats.
  
  The Future: The Twins have developed Vallimont as a starter, and he has a deep arsenal and the physical frame, but his control might make him a better fit for the pen, where perhaps his velocity could tick up.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Vallimont signed for $300,000 in the fifth round with the Marlins in 2018 after a stellar three-year career at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.). The Twins acquired him and Sergio Romo in 2019 in exchange for Lewin Diaz. After pitching well in 2019, Vallimont struggled against Double-A bats in 2021, but the Twins still added him to the 40-man roster in November.
  
  Scouting Report: Vallimont gave up plenty of hits (1.638 WHIP) and walks (5.8 BB/9) this season, but still has an intriguing four-pitch mix. His fastball sits in the 92-93 mph range and has been up to 95-96, and analysts love the metrics beyond the velocity, especially the extreme carry and vertical break of the offering. His go-to secondary and most effective pitch this year was a mid-80s slider with spin in the 2,500 rpm range and solid sweeping action. The 6-foot-5 righty also throws an upper-70s curveball and a low-80s changeup. All his offerings have average or a tick better potential, but he needs to take a big step forward with the consistency of his command against upper-level bats.
  
  The Future: The Twins have developed Vallimont as a starter, and he has a deep arsenal and the physical frame, but his control might make him a better fit for the pen, where perhaps his velocity could tick up.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Vallimont posted a 2.54 ERA over three years at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.) and struck out 147 batters in 80.1 innings as a junior. The Marlins drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 and signed him for $300,000. The Twins acquired Vallimont with Sergio Romo from Miami in a 2019 trade for Lewin Diaz. He showed well at high Class A Fort Myers in his first stint in the organization and was brought to instructional league in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Vallimont has a solid build for a starting pitcher and an intriguing pitch mix. He throws his fastball in the 90-92 mph range with elite carry and can reach back for 95-96 mph. He shows good feel to spin both a slider and curveball that flash average, while his changeup has flashed average but has never been consistent. Vallimont has an advanced feel for pitching and will throw any of his four pitches at any time. He throws everything for strikes with average control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Vallimont has back-of-the-rotation potential with his varied arsenal and advanced feel for pitching. He'll try to show his stuff plays against upper-level hitters in 2021.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Vallimont posted a 2.54 ERA over three years at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.) and struck out 147 batters in 80.1 innings as a junior. The Marlins drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 and signed him for $300,000. The Twins acquired Vallimont with Sergio Romo from Miami in a 2019 trade for Lewin Diaz. He showed well at high Class A Fort Myers in his first stint in the organization and was brought to instructional league in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Vallimont has a solid build for a starting pitcher and an intriguing pitch mix. He throws his fastball in the 90-92 mph range with elite carry and can reach back for 95-96 mph. He shows good feel to spin both a slider and curveball that flash average, while his changeup has flashed average but has never been consistent. Vallimont has an advanced feel for pitching and will throw any of his four pitches at any time. He throws everything for strikes with average control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Vallimont has back-of-the-rotation potential with his varied arsenal and advanced feel for pitching. He'll try to show his stuff plays against upper-level hitters in 2021.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Vallimont posted a 2.54 ERA over three years at Division II Mercyhurst (Pa.) and struck out 147 batters in 80.1 innings as a junior. The Marlins drafted him in the fifth round in 2018 and signed him for $300,000. The Twins acquired Vallimont with Sergio Romo from Miami in a 2019 trade for Lewin Diaz. He showed well at high Class A Fort Myers in his first stint in the organization and was brought to instructional league in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Vallimont has a solid build for a starting pitcher and an intriguing pitch mix. He throws his fastball in the 90-92 mph range with elite carry and can reach back for 95-96 mph. He shows good feel to spin both a slider and curveball that flash average, while his changeup has flashed average but has never been consistent. Vallimont has an advanced feel for pitching and will throw any of his four pitches at any time. He throws everything for strikes with average control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Vallimont has back-of-the-rotation potential with his varied arsenal and advanced feel for pitching. He'll try to show his stuff plays against upper-level hitters in 2021.