Mets Prospect - P - Daniel McDonald

Daniel McDonald P R R 5-11 195 4-17-86 Seton Hall University

McDonald was originally drafted in the 45th round of the 2004 draft by the New York Mets, but he decided to attend Seton Hall University instead. He was drafted in the 8th round of the 2007 draft again by the New York Mets. He signed, and was assigned to Brooklyn.

His senor year stats at ‘the Hall’ were 2-2. 3.37 in 26 relief appearances. He also struck out 39 in 34.2 IP.

A scouting report on McDonald: McDonald entered the spring as a player that many scouts in the Mid-Atlantic had pegged as a potential riser. He'd shown above-average velocity in high school as well as last summer in the Cape Cod League, when he posted a 1.04 ERA and struck out 18 in 17 relief innings. He also has athleticism, another reason scouts were optimistic about him. While McDonald's velocity was climbing back toward 92 mph as the Pirates' season was winding down, but has pitched more in the 88-90 mph range. He'll flash an average slider at times, though he tends to get around it. McDonald has good feel for pitching and solid-average command, but with limited room for additional growth and mediocre success this spring, he probably won't be drafted until the fourth- to seventh-round range.

McDonald throws a fastball (92-94), a slider, and a cutter.

In 2007, McDonald played for Brooklyn (1-2, 3.16, 1.17, in 20 relief appearances, 3 saves). He also had 30 Ks in 25.2 IP.

In 2008, he spent the entire season on the DL.