Age: 26
Born: November 3, 1986
Hurricane, WV
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 2nd round, 2009
10th round, 2008 by CHC
How Acquired: Draft
College: Texas A&M
High School: Hurricane HS (WV)
ETA: Mid-2013

Photo © Dave Letizi

Links
Q&A with Alex Wilson
The Ladder - 8.26.09
2010 Prospect Preview
The Ladder - 5.12.2010
2011 Prospect Preview
The Book: Alex Wilson (4.11.11)
The Ladder - 6.29.2011
The Ladder - 7.18.11

Scouting Report: Throws from high 3/4 arm slot. Clean mechanics, but his delivery is somewhat arduous. Fastball sits 92-93 mph and tops out at 94-95 mph. Can sit in the mid-90s in short bursts out of the bullpen. 4-seam fastball is on the straight side and hittable when elevated. 90-92 MPH 2-seam fastball shows improved arm-side run on right-handed batters.  Average fastball command. Also utilizes an 81-84 mph slider with tight rotation and depth that misses bats. Use slider out pitch later in the count but could improve on throwing his slider for strikes and featuring earlier in counts. Inconsistent with snap at times, but can flash as a plus pitch.  Average command of offering. Also throws a below-average 85-86 mph changeup, that lacks enough separation from his fastball. Shows a curveball on occasion, which sits 76-78 mph, but doesn't use it other than as a look pitch. Can be home run prone.  Fights delivery at times, which reduces the command of his arsenal.  Converted to a full-time reliever in early 2012.  Projects as a 7th inning reliever at the major league level. Missed the 2008 college season due to Tommy John Surgery.

Links (cont.)
On cusp of majors, Wilson ready for highs and Lowe's (1.16.12)
2012 Prospect Preview
The Book: Alex Wilson (4.26.12)
Wilson groomed to help 'pen (4.29.12)
Wilson earns first professional save (7.3.12)
2013 Prospect Preview
Wilson ready for first full season as a reliever (4.4.13)