Drafted in the 22nd round (673rd overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2006.
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Christl helped his cause by flashing a 93-94 mph fastball during the fall, but his draft status is cloudy. He's a 6-foot-4, 185-pounder with a feel for three pitches, but he flies open in his delivery and puts stress on his shoulder, which led to him missing a month with shoulder tendinitis this spring. Christl mostly pitched at 87-91 mph, and he still has work to do with his curveball and changeup.
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