Mack - Prospect Report

10-12-22 -

GEORGIA 2023 CLASS: TOP-5 CHANGEUPS - 

NOAH MCMAHON RHP / DECATUR, GA / 2023

Rankings  STATERANK: 96 / POS: 42

Wofford commit, 6’2 170lbs. The award for best CH in the state goes to none other than Noah McMahon. One of the more intriguing arms to follow in not only the state, but the nation due to his athleticism, projection, and 3 pitch mix. His CH has become a real equalizer versus both right handed and left handed hitters and he throws it with an immense amount of confidence in any count. The pitch showcases heavy fading life, <25in of HZB, which would rank among some of the best in the MLB. Uniquely enough, McMahon spins his CH higher than his FB. However, could changing to a 4seam CH grip may help McMahon even more? Due to McMahon's absurd feel for pronation, a 4 seam grip may give him more efficient results for swing and miss opportunities. Being able to tilt the hemisphere of the ball where the flat or face of it is on more of a horizontal plane (>3:00 tilt) would provide him with more efficient depth via the tilt produced from release. Therefore, the air flow/air particles impacting the ball would drive it with more intent to his arm side with depth+run. McMahon could eventually kill a massive amount of vertical break by changing to this grip and would make this pitch appear as a left handed SL. This would no doubt turn his great amount of weak contact into swing and miss. His FB lives in the 82-86 range and has flirted with the upper 80’s. Produces a lot of ride+run in FB profile with a flat VAA from crossfire release. Drop and drive with a lot of patience in his hips before entering leg drive.The SLV is thrown in the low-mid 70’s at 2400rpm with late 2 plane bite. Has shown the ability to back foot this pitch comfortably to left handed hitters and showcase wipeout, late depth versus right handed hitters. However, the success of the FB/CH combo has led to little use of the pitch. Overall, McMahon is a player that has all the makings to blossom due the traits he possesses. Getting stronger and improving back hip/heel connection through rotation will prove huge in his development. Excited to see what the spring/future holds for him.

 

10-7-22 - Pittsburgh Pirates: Way Too Early Look at the 2023 MLB Draft - https://rumbunter.com/2022/09/14/pittsburgh-pirates-early-look-2023-mlb-draft/ - 

The top pitcher in this year’s draft is Tanner Witt. Witt is a right-hander for The University of Texas Austin. Witt has not pitched much in college, tossing a total of 68 innings, but being quite effective. Witt has a 2.91 ERA, 30.9% K-rate, 9.9% walk rate, and .79 HR/9. Witt was slated to work out of the Longhorns’ rotation this year after serving as their closer in 2021 but was limited to just two starts and 11 innings. His fastball, curveball, and change-up look like reliable offerings, though his command can sometimes get shaky. 

 

10-5-22 - Jupiter Uncommitted Gems: Part 2 - https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=21312&s=03 - 

Logan Bryson, RHP, Woodstock, Ga.

Class of 2023 | PG Rank: 500

East Cobb Astros

Bryson is a strong right-handed pitcher at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds with a fastball up to 90 mph and the durability to maintain his upper-80s velocity throughout his starts. Coming off a pair of All-Tournament Team selections in the WWBA Southeast Qualifiers, Bryson is ready to provide quality innings on the bump for the East Cobb Astros. 

 

7-28-22 - Top Third Basemen In 2023 Draft -

https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022/1/15/2023-mlb-draft-prospects - 

56 3B

Drew Bowser

Stanford

Bowser was a huge deal coming out of Harvard-Westlake in 2020, but it's never easy to pay a guy away from a Stanford commitment. Bowser, like so many before him, deferred his big league dreams and decided to head to Palo Alto. That's worked out nicely. Bowser had a monster freshman campaign sliding over to third base and flexing with the bat. He posted massive exit velocities while impressively limiting his strikeouts, playing a sturdy hot corner for the Cardinal. The low-hanging fruit for Bowser will be lifting the ball. He was an extreme ground ball guy in 2021 with a launch angle in the negative category. This isn't entirely foreign to Stanford as flatter attack angles and high contact rates have been a bit of a staple in the David Esquer era. Still, it's to ignore the impact on the baseball and the athleticism on the dirt. If he matures into ambushing the baseball like Brock Jones did, watch out. 

 

9-19-22 - Top 20 college prospects for '23 Draft -

https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/top-college-prospects-for-2023-mlb-draft.html - 

10. Tommy Troy, SS, Stanford

Scouts voted Troy the top prospect in the Cape Cod League after he hit .310/.386/.531 with wood bats, nearly matching his metal-bat numbers during the spring. He's a hit-over-power guy with good pitch-recognition skills, average range and similar arm strength, though he may profile better at second base than shortstop as a pro. 

 

9-7-22 - https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2022-mlb-mock-draft-n78w7-st9r4-wa35p-2n5ls-8addg - 

8. Miami Marlins

Enrique Bradfield, Outfield, Vanderbilt 

The Marlins have seemingly rotated a million different names in and out of centerfield at loanDepot park over the past three seasons, a trend that needs to change. Bradfield brings a plus hit tool and 80-grade, elite speed that can be a difference maker, a dynamic tool all over the field. Bradfield brings athletic impact to the Marlins organization not seen since Dee Gordon, tacked onto game-changing defense in centerfield. He may never hit double-digit homers, but neither did Kenny Lofton. The Marlins could use some contact skills at the top of their lineup and Bradfield has a chance to be the first draftee to see the big leagues, potentially as early as late-2024.