Tim Christman

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Colorado Rockies #25 prospect in 2001
  Christman was on the verge of making the jump from Class A to the big leagues last spring. But after eight Double-A appearances he had surgery for a torn labrum in his shoulder, his second major operation in three years. He missed the 1998 season following reconstructive elbow surgery. Now it's a question of Christman bouncing back and proving he's healthy. He's not overpowering, but he has mastered the command of his fastball. His out pitch is a big-breaking curveball. Toss in a funky delivery that gives him deception and he can be particularly tough on lefthanders. Christman has averaged more than a strikeout an inning as a pro and hasn't allowed a homer since 1998. If he's 100 percent in 2001, he could surface in Colorado at some point.