Amari
McGill

RHP/OF Amari McGill (Plainfield East, 2024) showed off advanced arm strength for a sophomore. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound, long-levered, athletically-built McGill topped at 86 mph from the outfield, registered a max exit velocity of 90.2 mph, peak batted ball distance of 332 feet and ran his fastball up to 85 mph on the mound. McGill possesses a four-pitch repertoire with his 68-71 mph curveball working with more depth than his slider with an average of 2356 rpm. Upside two-way prospect in the 2024 class.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Repeats delivery, lower-half remains in a strong position from balance point into footstrike, strides in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.5, 81.9-84.1 mph. Late arm side action. T2247, 2192 average rpm.
CB: 68.4-70.9 mph. Gets more depth than slider, 11/5 shape. T2520, 2356 average rpm.
SL: 69.2-71.5 mph. 3/4 slot, tight shape and spin at times. T2275, 2221 average rpm.
CH: 70.5-73.1 mph. Lower slot, gets sinking action. T1945, 1819 average rpm.

Positional Profile: OF
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride.  Loose arms, quick hands through the zone with a level path.
Power: 90.2 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 332’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Loose/easy arm that plays from a short arm circle, 3/4 slot with life out of the hand.
Defense: Athletic, clean footwork, soft hands, direct routes, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

5-foot-100, 135-pound right-handed hitting outfielder/pitcher. Lean, lanky frame that projects well. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Steady tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, closed-toe landing, works in rhythm, athletic finish. Fastball sat 72-74 mph that flashed late arm-side run. Comfortably threw his curveball for strikes, showed 12/6 shape with some depth, early feel to spin, 59-60 mph. Changeup is thrown with near fastball arm speed and flashed sink, 65-66 mph.  

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 113-pounds. Lanky build.
Defense: Reliable hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through baseball.
Arm: RH.  OF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced set up, short toe tap stride, pre-pitch load, level bat path.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.74 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Shows rhythm, level shoulders, in line, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T70, 65-67 mph. Plays straight, thrown for strikes.
CB: 51-53 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual.
CH: 55-58 mph. Arm speed near fastball, plays straight.