Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SEA | RHP | 28 | 40 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cnt/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 40/40 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 7
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Sturdy build with long arms. Smaller frame with more room to grow and add more muscle. Has more lower body strength than upper body strength currently. Long legs with narrow upper half build.
Fastball: Low 90s offering with some ride. Has touched 95 in offseason bullpens. Ball sneaks up on hitters with a little deception in his delivery. Likes to play fastball up in the zone. Not the biggest frame and doesn't get elite extension, so skeptical on future velo gains. Command is average. Grade: 50
Curveball: Low-70s off-speed pitch that has some good break to it. Has a good feel for his curveball and commands it well. Late break induces swings and misses. A bit inconsistent/loopy at times. Inconsistent break. Added velo would benefit efficiency. Grade: 45
Changeup: Armspeed and some fade present. Low to mid 80s offering provides good separation so long as the fastball is on. Spots it well low and locates. Has confidence and a good feel for it in any count, just lacks consistency. Work in progress, but flashes. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Solid control and command for a prep arm. Typically locates his curveball better than his fastball. Curveball breaks well out of the zone. Fastball command will be critical in future role. Control: 40 | Command: 40
Overall: Macko is very raw and needs some time to develop in the system. His command and control for a prep lefty is promising up to this point, but his stuff and recent velo will need to stick if he's to potentially hang on to a future starter role. He started two games in Seattle's AZL last season, but likely fits more a relief profile long-term.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Spot Starter / Low Leverage Relief
Risk: High
