We give a full report card of the Miami Marlins Low-A affiliate, the Clinton LumberKings, and are then joined by Opening Day starter and Marlins 2018 5th-round pick Chris Vallimont (13:05). Vallimont is performing well this season—2.73 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 26.2 K% in 26.1 IP—after being the first pitcher selected by the Fish in that draft class. The right-hander explains how he developed high-90s fastball velocity and what adjustments he’s made to control it.
For additional details about Vallimont’s background, check out this piece published on Fish Stripes shortly following last June’s draft.