Prep Baseball Report

2019 Elite Prospect Showcase Spotlight: 2022 RHP/OF Maxwell McGrady


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

The Elite Prospect Showcase annually showcases many of the top uncommitted prospects across the state and from a few surrounding states. 2019 marks the 7th year for this event with more than 200 former participants having gone on to college commitments and a handful to professional baseball. 

As we draw closer to the end of October we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2022 RHP/OF Maxwell McGrady. 

Maxwell McGrady

Class of 2022 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Central Bucks East
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Bucks County Generals
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
90
Max FB
(02/08/20)
88 - 89
FB
(02/08/20)
74 - 76
CB
(03/24/22)
78 - 80
CH
(03/24/22)
73 - 74
SL
(02/08/20)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CB
74 - 76
CH
78 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
86 - 88
CB
73 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
85 - 88
CB
71 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
83 - 87
CB
68 - 71
CH
76 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 89
CB
70 - 74
SL
73 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CB
72 - 74
SL
72 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
82 - 84
CB
67 - 70
SL
69 - 71
Position
7.25
60-yard
(10/26/19)
89
OF Velo
(10/26/19)
91
Exit Velo
(10/26/19)
Position
60-yard
7.28
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
7.25
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
7.51
OF Velo
79
Exit Velo
89
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
(06/13/21)
84.9 - 86.8
Velo Range
(06/13/21)
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/13/21)
2343
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
2240
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/13/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.7
Velo Range
84.9 - 86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.5
Spin Rate (max)
2235
Spin Rate (avg)
2038
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.7
Velo Range
80.9 - 85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.7
Spin Rate (max)
2343
Spin Rate (avg)
2240
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.8
Velocity (max)
(06/13/21)
72.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
(06/13/21)
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/13/21)
2430
Spin Rate (max)
(06/13/21)
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/13/21)
HM (max)
(06/13/21)
HM (avg)
(06/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/13/21)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77.8
Velo Range
72.9 - 75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.2
Spin Rate (max)
2430
Spin Rate (avg)
2256
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71
Velo Range
68.7 - 70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
1966
Spin Rate (avg)
1917
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
(06/13/21)
78.2 - 80.2
Velo Range
(06/13/21)
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/13/21)
2016
Spin Rate (max)
(06/13/21)
1823
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/13/21)
HM (max)
(06/13/21)
HM (avg)
(06/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/13/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
78.2 - 80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.6
Spin Rate (max)
2016
Spin Rate (avg)
1823
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.5
Spin Rate (max)
1487
Spin Rate (avg)
1487
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/13/21)
Rise+
(06/15/20)
Sink+
(06/13/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/13/21)
Sweep+
(06/13/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

7/6/19
6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed hitter creates above average barrel whip with a solid lower half and a flat barrel path through the zone. He gets to extension regularly and made consistent hard contact all weekend. A 6-for-10 tournament  included a double and five RBI and was capped with a long two-run home run to right field in his final game. Definitely one of the top left-handed bats in this class.

6/28/19
Definite two-way prospect will be discussed at length in a coming article as a hitter. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound righty sat 80-83 out of an over-the-top arm slot. Creates some angle with the arm slot and some cut on the fastball led to soft contact. Curveball at 69-71 morphs between a true curveball and a cutter/slider with the arm slot and depending if he stays on top of the pitch or gets around it.

2/09/19
6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly-closed stance and initiates his swing using a toe-tap stride. Showcased an athletic lower half while finding repetitive barrels during batting practice notching a bat exit velocity of 89 mph. Recorded a 7.59 60-yard dash. Demonstrated athletic actions in the outfield while using a long arm-action to register throws of 79 mph from his position. Right-handed pitcher delivers from a high 3/4 arm-slot and gets  downhill on batters. Fastballs were commanded at 82-84 mph, while he touched 86 mph with heavy, downhill action. 67-70 mph curveballs were thrown down in the zone with 11/5 tilt. Sliders appeared to have adequate sell at 69-71 mph.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
RC Knights 16U Scout Day PA 10/12 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Future Prospects Showcase PA 10/19 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Elite Prospect Showcase PA 10/26 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase PA 11/02 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2019 Holiday Showcase PA 12/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy


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