Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Round Two #79 Charlie Tilson


The Cardinals have drafted New Trier High School player Charlie Tilson. I am surprise that the Cards picked him due to having four letters of intent to four colleges. Here is the scoop on Charlie:

The Chicago-area high school product was known in the region for a while, but really helped his stock with a tremendous performance at the Area Code Games last summer. Tilson isn't the biggest guy in the world, reminding some of a Brett Gardner or Jacoby Ellsbury, both of whom had more of a track record as college performers. He has been a two-sport athlete in high school, and that athleticism does play well on the diamond. He has some quick-twitch actions and has a good first step down the line. Overall, his speed grades out as above average -- he's not a true burner -- but he could be a solid leadoff hitter or No. 2 type in the future, thanks to his contact and on-base skills.

Source: MLB

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