Charlie
Tilson

Drafted in 2nd round, 79th overall, by the St. Louis Cardinals ... Signed at the University of Illinois. ... A top-level prospect, Tilson has the tools to play at a high level. The 6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting outfielder does it all well and does it very easily. He can really run, as he showed with his 6.6 60. His athleticism, coupled with his tremendous outfield instincts and a solid arm, makes him the best outfield prospect weve seen in the 2011 class. At the plate, he had the best round of BP of all players, regardless of class at an indoor event, showcasing extremely quick hands, a quiet setup, a compact stroke and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Tilson, who batted third for New Trier in its Class 4A state-title run as a sophomore, was also impressive on the mound. He has the ability to three pitches, including a fastball that topped out at 83 and a decent curveball. As solid as he was on the mound, make no mistake, his future is as a position player.