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2019 Player Spotlights: Nick Cinquanto and Hunter McKean

March 4, 2016

Pre-Summer Trials

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By Jerry Shank
Maryland Scouting Director

The Player Spotlight Series highlights players that have attended previous PBR Maryland events.

Nick Cinquanto
cinquantonHS: St. Mary's
Pos: SS/2B
HT/WT: 5-foot-4, 140-pounds
B/T: R/R

Scouting Report
8.11.15 - Compact frame at 5-foot-4, 140-pounds. Hits from a balanced setup. Short load and stride to balance position.  Short path to the ball with some bat speed. Will increase as he matures and grows. Has extension through contact and good balance in swing.  Exit velocity of 77 mph. Has active feet from the shortstop position. Clean, quick exchange to release with a short arm action throwing from a low ¾ arm angle. Throws had some carry on them across the diamond at 75 mph.  Ran a 7.20 60-yard dash.  Interesting prospect to follow in the 2019 class.

Hunter McKean
McKeanHS: St. Mary's
Pos: RHP/1B
HT/WT: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds
B/T: R/R

Scouting Report
8.11.15 - Solid frame at 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Throws from an over-the-top arm angle with some arm speed and a long arm action. Controlled delivery with rhythm. Lands slightly closed to the plate and finishes toward the first base side. Fastball is straight at 77 mph. Breaking ball has 11/5 action with gradual break and potential to be a power pitch at 63 mph. Slows arm speed down on changeup with fade to the pitch at 64 mph. Hits from a tall slightly open set up. Simple load with leg kick to hitting position. Slight drift in hips and gets lower half involved. Shorter bat path to the ball with some extension. Pull side power potential and balance throughout swing. Gets to fielding position early, sound hands and clean exchange. Throws from an over-the-top arm angle with a loose arm action. Infield velocity of 73 mph. Ran a 7.91 60 yard dash. Solid foundation and will be an interesting player to monitor development as he matures.

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