- Full name Chris Luck
- Born 07/10/1989 in Creedmoor, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School South Granville
- Drafted in the 20th round (605th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007.
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Princeton pitching coach Marty DeMerritt has an excellent track record when it comes to pegging potential major league pitchers, even at the Rookie league level. And DeMerritt, who has coached in the major leagues with the Giants and Cubs, believes that Luck has everything necessary to reach that ultimate destination. He has spent his first two years in pro ball as an Appalachian League reliever, but the Rays believe he has the strength and the stamina to become a starter. He has grown an inch and added 20 pounds since signing, and his fastball has moved up to 90-93 mph. He had a curveball when he signed, but he since has turned his breaking pitch into a hard 81-83 mph slider. He also has made steady progress on a changeup with DeMerritt, and it's possible that Luck one day could own three above-average pitches. He throws strikes with a smooth, easy delivery. He also stands out with his maturity, his willingness to battle and his serious approach to the game. Luck should move into the rotation this year in low Class A.