Nolan McLean
RHP/OF Oklahoma State
2-27-23 - Opening Weekend -
Nolan McLean, RHP/OF, Oklahoma State– The power hitting prospect has shifted from third base to the right field this season where his arm strength/raw power/defense tools profile well. During the Showdown he showed much more plate discipline with six walks against just two strikeouts compared to a 37/107 ratio in 242 at-bats last season. He also blasted a three-run home run to center field to put the Pokes back in the Vandy game, cutting the score to 11-8. It was a loud shot, one that needed earplugs from my seat. McLean is also a power prospect on the mound with a fastball up to 96 and a plus slider. He strong-armed Missouri for two strikeouts in the ninth inning to earn the save in State’s 5-3 win on opening night. I remain much more bullish on his abilities transferring into a big leaguer as a pitcher than hitter. He’s a third round prospect on the mound at this point.
2-19-23 - D1 - Week 1 - Saturday -
Nolan McLean did some Nolan McLean things … The hard-hitting OSU All-American slugger made a big impact in the game against Vanderbilt with a mammoth home run on a 92 mph heater. But beyond the power, you know what else stood out? The fact that McLean showed a more patient plate approach — also tallying three walks. The Pokes will need him to be a bit more selective as the season progresses, and today was a good start. McLean laid off some close breaking balls against the ‘Dores.
2-18-23 - D1 - Week 1 - Friday -
RHP Nolan McLean — The talented closer came into the game to close it out with his trademark heat, sitting 95-96 mph with his fastball. He also threw a breaking ball at 78 mph.
1-18-23 - Top 25 Breakdown: No. 9 Oklahoma State
https://d1baseball.com/season-preview/top-25-breakdown-no-9-oklahoma-state/
Nolan McLean has top-of-the-scale raw power and could have a monster year if he can cut down his swing-and-miss rate, and he also has true shutdown power stuff at the back of the bullpen.
11-28-22 - 2023 MLB Draft: College Top 100 Prospects - https://d1baseball.com/prospects/2023-mlb-draft-college-top-100-prospects/ -
56 Nolan McLean RHP/3B Oklahoma State Big 12
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6 comments:
McLean as an outfielder sounds exactly like former 3rd rounder from 10 years ago Ivan Wilson, who fanned 317 times in 843 plate appearances before retiring. So, hopefully, McLean can REALLY pitch like a 3rd rounder, and not pitch like a 5th rounder who can also hit like a 10th rounder. We need sure-thing fireballer.
Tom,
Jake Zitella, 3rd baseman, 16th round selection,is reported by his hometown newspaper to be forgoing college and signing with the Mets.
His batting practice video looks good. No idea how he looks in a game.
D J, good. Thanks
Tom,
CBS has Lorusso and Pregent signing today in their transaction report. No other details given.
Sorry, should have typed MLB's transaction report. Typed too fast.
Sign them up, get them playing.
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