Height: 6-7

Weight: 230

Throw: Right

Potential: Could be a right-handed Randy Johnson or the next Jeff Juden.

Career Notes: a 2007 first-round pick of the Seattle Mariners; replaces Kyle Drabek (Toronto) as the Phillies’ top pitching prospect; ranked No. 47 on MLB.com’s top prospects list for 2010.

On living up to expectations as a Philadelphia athlete

“There’s always expectations. You give up somebody that big, a Cy Young winner … I kind of prepare myself for that. I’m working hard every single day to be as good as I can be. I know that’s what the Phillies want. And I want to prove to them that this wasn’t a mistake.”

On becoming a starter again

“I don’t have a preference. Coming out of the bullpen last year, it fit my attitude in being aggressive. I learned a lot. I think going back to the rotation is going to be fine. I’ve tasted both. I have some experience now. Every fifth day, this is my day, this is what I have to do. Every single start is going to be a little bit easier for me than in 2008. I’m really looking forward to it. I’m going to be able to work on my pitches. I’m going to throw a lot of innings. The more I get, the more I’m happy, because when I’m on the mound, I’m in heaven. In my mind, I’m floating. This is the place that I want to be.”