Mack's spin -
I am really looking forward to see what MacLeod produces this spring at Miss State.
He came out like gangbusters last year and, if he keeps that up, he will be drafted a lot earlier than this projection.
All control here with a high spin, three pitch mix.
LHP 6-4 225 Mississippi State
2020 Miss. State stat line - 4-starts, 4-0, 0.86, 21-IP, 35-K
1-20-21 - D1 Baseball's top 100 College Prospects -
26 Christian MacLeod LHP P Mississippi State SEC
1-14-21 - Baseball America
Christian MacLeod
Mississippi State LHP
Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 230 | B-T: L-L
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.3
MacLeod redshirted during the 2019 season, but came out loud in 2020, where he led Mississippi State in strikeouts (35) and innings pitched (21) while posting a 0.86 ERA. A big-bodied lefthander listed at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, MacLeod impressed scouts with his feel for locating a three-pitch mix. Nothing in his arsenal is a true plus pitch, but his stuff plays up at the collegiate level thanks to his control and poise on the mound. He sits in the 90-93 mph range with his fastball and can tick down from that as the outing progresses. He also has a breaking ball and a changeup that are reliable secondaries and can keep hitters off-balance. On paper, MacLeod has a similar profile to Indians’ 2020 second-rounder LHP Logan Allen and he has himself in Day one consideration thanks to his strikeout and walk rates despite pure stuff that is more middling.
12-28-20 - D1Baseball @d1baseball
Here are the Top 5 LHP on our newly released Top 100 College Draft Prospects:
• Jordan Wicks (@KStateBaseball)
• Steven Hajjar (@umichbaseball)
• Pete Hansen (@TexasBaseball)
• Christian MacLeod (@HailStateBB)
• Joe Rock (@Ohio_Baseball)
12-25-20 - https://medium.com/minor-league-madhouse/2021-mlb-mock-draft-3
Minnesota Twins
It’s been a while since the Twins took a pitcher in the draft, and with the amount of arm talent this year, it is possible they break their pitching fast. The Twins are in a good spot to grab a lefthanded pitcher, and one who would definitely intrigue them is Mississippi State’s Christian MacLeod. Though MacLeod only got in four starts before the COVID shutdown his contributions were greatly appreciated in part due to JT Ginn’s Tommy John surgery. MacLeod is is a pitchability lefty with a particularly strong out pitch in his curveball. His delivery is a 3/4 slot, and his mechanics are easily repeatable. MacLeod is one of the more advanced arms in the class and could be one of the first 2021 draftees in the majors.
12-22-20 - SI -
Collegiate Baseball Newspaper tabbed Mississippi State baseball’s lefty ace Christian MacLeod a preseason second-team All-American on Tuesday (Dec. 22).
MacLeod impressed in his 2020 debut season, earning a perfect 4-0 record on an 0.86 ERA with 35 strikeouts over 21 innings pitched. On February 15 he burst on the scene, striking out the most batters by a Bulldog in a collegiate debut since at least 1985 with 11 versus Wright State on his way to earning SEC Co-Freshman of the Week laurels.
12-18-20 - Future Sox Mock Draft -
35. Cincinnati Reds: Christian McLeod, LHP, Mississippi State
College lefty with high spin rates and a 3/4 delivery fits into Cincinnati’s pitching model.
12-17-20 - Miss State -
At No. 40 on the list is State's ace left-hander Christian MacLeod. In a shortened redshirt freshman season in 2020, the southpaw quickly cemented himself as the anchor of the Bulldog rotation. He led the team in strikeouts (35), innings pitched (21.0) and wins (4). MacLeod had a microscopic 0.86 earned run average and limited hitters to just a .127 batting average.
MacLeod uses his 6-foot-4 frame and high three-quarters arm slot to create downhill plane on his pitches and good extension in his delivery, which he repeats easily. His strength, durability and efficiency with locating his offerings all enhance his chances at making a big league rotation. He keeps hitters off balance with his ability to sequence his pitches and move them around the strike zone.
12-3-20 - Perfect Game combined their picks for the first two rounds in this mock draft -
3. Detroit Tigers | Matt McLain, SS, UCLA | (2/32) Christian MacLeod, LHP, Mississippi State
Macleod looks primed for somewhat of a breakout season in 2021 as a backbone for the Mississippi State rotation. His high draft stock is rooted in projection as he stands 6-foot-4, 227-pounds, and he only stands to get stronger. The physical southpaw has a high over the top slot and comps very well to Yankee southpaw and former Gamecock Jordan Montgomery. He could easily work his way into the first round with a strong 2021 campaign. -Connor Spencer
Sakowski’s Take: As the Tigers start to look towards contention with their nucleus of power arms starting to take center stage and big bats like Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson coming soon, this could be the last time we see Detroit pick this high up for awhile. McLain would give Detroit an injection of athleticism with top-of-the-order tools, while MacLeod brings SEC performance and big projection traits for new pitching coach Chris Fetter to work with. A draft like this would go a long ways towards adding to the core of the next Tigers contender.
11-19-20 - draftsite
1.24 Christian MacLeod LHP Mississippi State
robmorrison14's comments: Get Atlanta some extra pitching help. Might be a stretch to grab MacLeod now, but they need best available and he is it now.
11-11-20 - away back gone -
If the Indians opt to add to their pitching depth with their first-round pick Mississippi State left-hander, Christian MacLeod should be a top target.
MacLeod will be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2021 after a dominant shortened 2020 season on the bump for the Bulldogs.
MacLeod posted a perfect 4-0 record with a 0.86 ERA and struck out a whopping 35 strikeouts in just 21 innings of work.
He took home several awards, including Co-National Freshman Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, Freshman All-America team and third-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after his dominant 11-strikeout performance over Wright State.
11-11-20 - Prospects Live Top 300 Prospect List -
36. Christian MacLeod - LHP
Bio:
Height: 6-4
Weight: 227 lbs
Hits/Throws: L-L
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
School: Mississippi State
MacLeod may be undervalued here as he's another arm that simply doesn't have the innings behind him yet. Missed his entire freshman year with pneumonia, then only logged just 21 innings in abbreviated 2020. Posted 35 punchies and just six walks. Generally sits 90-93, with expected gains to come. Both the curveball and changeup have flashed solid average offerings, the curve sometimes plus. Given his frame and arsenal, MacLeod could end up a top 20 pick with a similar 2021 campaign.
11-9-20 - Ian Smith Mock 1.0 -
23. Cleveland Indians
The Pick- LHP Christian MacLeod • Mississippi State
6’4” • 227lb
Here’s an example of the rich getting richer. A system that can get the most out of their arms gets an extremely fun one here in the Mississippi State lefty. Macleod offers a similar build to 2020 top-10 pick Asa Lacy with tons of projection left. Was masterful to start his 2020 campaign working with a low 90s fastball paired with a couple of above average secondaries; currently, the curveball is the most refined non-fastball offering. The changeup could be a true high whiff pitch as he continues developing it moving forward. While his velocity isn’t in the high 90s, his ability to paint the edges is head of the class.
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McLeod is interesting as a lefty, especially if his veto ticks up a bit. A lefty who can really pitch? I think of John Tudor and Tom Glavine, not to mention Jerry K.
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