Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TEX | LHP | 23 | 45 |
Grades Update: Mar 2021
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | CH | Cont/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 60/55 |
Mar 2021 Report
Evaluator: Ian Smith
Age: 18 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2020 Round 4
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Tall, lanky frame that appears taller due to his long levers. Tons of projection remaining throughout his frame.
Delivery & Mechanics: Maclean presents a really smooth operation on the mound. Works primarily out of the windup, takes a slight rocker step to the rubber into a high, extended leg kick. Shows flexibility and stands tall, before exploding into a quick short stride towards the plate with moderate extension. Very loose but short arm action with above average arm speed into a traditional over-the-top arm slot. Creates a low release point that gives a really tough downward angle for batters. Will control his body and repeat well, and the use of his long levers to hide the ball creates added deception as well. Quite a funky, yet repeatable operation.
Fastball: 90-92; Has added significant velocity in the past year after living in the high 80s going into the 2020 Draft. Maclean shows an advanced ability to spin the baseball with an average spin rate of 2400 with very high efficiency. Combines above average IVB north of 17in on average with his low release that allows the ball to explode at the top of the zone, making lows 90s seem like they have even more life. All that said, we've yet to see these velo gains outside of a bullpen, so seeing where Maclean is coming out of spring will tell a lot. Grade: 45
Curveball: 71-75; Creates a ton of raw spin out of a true 12/6 shape. Gets a big, wide shape that plays off of his arm slot well while breaking very late. Needs to improve his grip and feel a bit to maximize the pitch. Grade: 45
Changeup: 75-80; Best strikeout pitch in his arsenal. Shows an advanced feel for his age, with above average horizontal and vertical movement. The 10-15mph velo separation creates a near parachute effect with the ball just dying as it gets to the plate. Maclean is able to maintain his arm slot and arm speed throughout this pitch adding to its deception. Plus command allows him to dot the bottom of the zone consistently to create whiffs in any count. Grade: 50
Control and Command: Easily the most advanced current tool in Maclean's toolbox right now. Will pound the zone with confidence with all three pitches. Works the fastball all around the strike zone and seems to do so at will. Shows the ability to use both the offspeed and breaking balls as true out pitches in any 2 strike count. Control: 60 | Command: 55
Overall: Texas was able to snag this projectable lefty away from a strong University of Washington commitment, and you can see why he was so high on their board. Maclean is quickly adding strength to a frame that could use it and the velo gains are already showing. A true three pitch mix that he can throw for strikes consistently with a very advanced feel to spin. If Maclean can continue to add a few more ticks to the FB/CB velos then this whole bag could end up as plus by the time he matures fully.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Spot Starter
Risk: Extreme
