8.12.18 McDonald has a strong, projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. The right-hander has a short arm circle that will vary between a ¾ sna high-¾ release with a tall-and-fall delivery and athletic finish in his back side. His fastball was 80-81 from the windup (77-78 from the stretch) and he threw his curveball for a strike with tight rotation and short, late, 11/5 break at 69 mph.
06.26.18 High-waisted, physical, 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame. The big right-hander worked his fastball at 82-83 and flashed some cut action to the pitch. His slider was 73-74 and had tight spin when he stayed on top of the pitch, threw his changeup with fastball arm speed at 79-81 mph. McDonald has a high ¾ (near over-the-top) release point with a short to long arm stroke, some smooth rhythm in his delivery, compact body actions, a short stride (especially from a 6-foot-4 frame), and he works in-line with direction to the plate.
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8.12.18
McDonald has a strong, projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. The right-hander has a short arm circle that will vary between a ¾ sna high-¾ release with a tall-and-fall delivery and athletic finish in his back side. His fastball was 80-81 from the windup (77-78 from the stretch) and he threw his curveball for a strike with tight rotation and short, late, 11/5 break at 69 mph.
06.26.18
High-waisted, physical, 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame. The big right-hander worked his fastball at 82-83 and flashed some cut action to the pitch. His slider was 73-74 and had tight spin when he stayed on top of the pitch, threw his changeup with fastball arm speed at 79-81 mph. McDonald has a high ¾ (near over-the-top) release point with a short to long arm stroke, some smooth rhythm in his delivery, compact body actions, a short stride (especially from a 6-foot-4 frame), and he works in-line with direction to the plate.