Id give the slightest of edges to Tillman on upside.

Also, Tillman was the product of a Bill Bavasi trade… so that’s like… an instant ticket to stardom.

Lets see, next year, Matusz gets the nod IMO. Over the long haul it gets a bit more difficult. Both have good stuff, Tillman with improved command will have no pitch that isn’t atleast “plus”. The changeup IMO is a very good pitch, excellent MPH diff, excellent movemement, just needs to be commanded better. In the last year he made more strides with that pitch than I could have ever imagined. Tillman does have the better upside, and I can see a good upside comp of Greinke, but the command HAS to come around. If not, he is a mid rotation SP at best. And so folks realize his command improving isn’t just a shot in the dark, if you look, his control has improved since coming to the O’s organization. If he improves his overall game to a similar extent in 2010 as he did in 09, then I confidently will say Tillman will be better than Matusz as soon as 2011. But as mentioned, hands down, Matusz will be better in 09.

Tillman projects to have a plus FB, plus-plus CB and a plus CH

Matusz projects to have an above average FB, fringe plus-plus curve, plus-plus CH, and above average slider.

Also, Tillman looks to have a smoother delivery and provides less injury risk, while Matusz doesn’t pose any red flags, his delivery is not as smooth as Tillman’s……

For the same reason as you Ravensfan, deep repertoire with some plus pitches and plus command. I saw him pitch at USD his junior year and he looked outstanding.

This is like Mulder vs. Hudson, though. I’m not saying those are the comparables but it’s pick your all star. I’m happy for the Orioles that they have these two kids plus Wieters.