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Karsten Whitson

Bio

High School: Chipley High School, FL
College: Florida
Drafted: 9th overall pick in 2010 by the San Diego Padres.  Did not sign.
Scouting Report: It's looking like a pretty strong year for high school arms, and Whitson should be near the top in any discussion about them. He's already big, strong and durable and he's got plenty of projection, meaning he might throw harder than his already mid-90s fastball. Add in a plus breaking ball and good changeup and he's got a very intriguing three-pitch mix already. Some tweaks to his delivery could make him even more dangerous. There might be a right-hander or two ahead of Whitson on the high school depth chart, but he should figure into high Draft pick conversations come June. ~mlb.com

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Karsten Whitson Winds Up
Age: 19
Birthday: August 25, 1991
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 195 lbs
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Rating: 8.2 / 10

Pictures

Karsten Whitson Begins His DeliveryKarsten Whitson Throws To Second

3 Comments

  1. Mike Noslen Says:

    I don't know who was in your ear... but you let an opportunity pass. If you get hurt in college... or don't show as much promise, it is gone (Top ten in the nation from Chipley). You could have had baseball pay for college if you got hurt...and by the time you would have graduated.. you could have revamped your contract for more money.. now.. you have to wait 3 years..and hope... whoever was giving you advice was not smart they were teaching you to be greedy. Good luck I hope you made the right gamble.

  2. kakmybro Says:

    well you're on the padres now, good luck

  3. Mike Says:

    Karsten be smart, follow your heart and your dreams. On a lighter note, our team could have used you in basketball this year...lol...

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