Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | LHP | 12 | 50 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CU | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 55/50 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Round 1
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Sound height and weight on the mound. Broad shoulders and sturdy lower half. Good athleticism for his size, uses it well in his delivery. Well-proportioned frame throughout.
Mechanics: High three-quarter delivery from the left side. Lifts right leg just above the belt before coming downhill in his operation. Repatale arm motion; creates good extension. Upper and lower half stay connected with each pitch. Simple mechanics play well in his delivery, pitches in one smooth motion.
Fastball: Mid-90s offering with subtle ride towards the top of the zone. Sits 92-95; reaches 97-98. Good velocity and late movement; forces consistent whifs on either side of the plate. Doesn't reach back for velocity, fastball thrown with a natural feel and touch. Above-average pitch in his deep arsenal. Grade: 55
Cutter: Mid-to-high 80s cutter with good movement. Sits 84-86; reaches 88-89. Manipulates it well with his fastball due to its late spin and movement. Effective offering against righties, ties them up at the hands. Sits a bit firm in the heart of the zone, but has enough velocity and movement as a reliable offering. Grade: 55
Curveball: Low-80s curveball with tight rotation and break; lacks consistency and depth. Sits 82-84 that breaks well of the out zone. Good strikeout pitch against lefties; heavy break off the plate. Immediate drop and movement plays well off his fastball-cutter combination. Another solid pitch thrown with confidence. Grade: 50
Changeup: Mid-80s changeup that was seldomly used in the big leagues two years ago. Has a chance to develop into a solid fourth pitch. Sits 85-87 with average depth and fade. Lacks tumble out of the zone, stays more firm. Shows improvement with its command. Can transform into a reliable offering with more reps and development. Grade: 45
Control and Command: Has a good makeup and feel for his three main pitches. Pounds all four corners of the zone. Dots low and away with his fastball and cutter. Curveball breaks out of the zone.Pitches with confidence; knows when and how to attack opposing hitters. Gives up seldom walks, but some pitches eat too much of the plate and get barreled as a result. Repeatable mechanics bode well to his feel and knowledge of the zone. Control: 55 | Command: 50
Overall: With a good feel for three solid pitches in a deep arsenal, McKay has what it takes to pitch at the highest level when healthy. He showed glimpses of two-way play with the Rays, but his future seems to be destined for the mound. McKay knows how to manipulate his pitches to force consistent whiffs, and his smooth mechanics are a big part of that. Injuries and command issues have held him back, especially his most recent left shoulder surgery. Time will tell if McKay returns to form as a hitter or pitcher, but he still has room for improvement at the big league level.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Backend SP #4
Risk: High
