Quinn McDonald: 2B/SS, (2023) Williston Northampton, MA. 5-foot-11, 170-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic in the box, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (72.3 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Projectable athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph; had developing athletic footwork, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.5.

Quinn McDonald

Player Spotlight 

Quinn McDonald: 2B/SS, (2023) Williston Northampton School, MA. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic frame. Capable and projectable at the plate, Mcdonald had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (70.7 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Has a loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 76 mph; has soft developing hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.31 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Quinn McDonald, Williston Northampton School, 2023, MA

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (LHH) Capable and projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 72.1 mph. 70.7 mph bat speed average. 21.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing athletic footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.31 (60-yard).

Quinn McDonald: 2B/3B, (2023) Williston Northampton School, MA. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean build. Above average in the box, Mcdonald had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (69.44 mph bat speed average). (22.12 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then used a small leg kick stride. Bat speed was above average, used an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph. Recorded a 60 time of 7.6 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Quinn McDonald, Williston Northampton School, 2023, MA

Position: 2B/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean build.

Hit: (LHH) Above average. Begins in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 80.52 mph. 69.44 mph bat speed average. 22.12 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

Quinn McDonald: 2B/3B, (2023) out of Williston Northampton School, MA. is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound infield prospect. At the plate, Mcdonald had an exit velocity of 90 MPH. He hits out of an open, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. As he begins his swing, there’s a controlled stride and a short, direct swing plane. The bat speed was evident during his round and he stayed on plane well through contact. In the infield, McDonald was 75 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed sure hands, a clean exchange, and athletic feet. He moves well laterally and uses a loose, ¾ slot to get the ball across the diamond.