Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 RHP Maxwell McGrady (Central Bucks East)
March 25, 2021
Maxwell McGrady
Class of 2022 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 47 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Central Bucks EastState: PA
- Summer Team: Bucks County Generals
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Height: 6-1Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
90
Max FB
(02/08/20)
88 - 89
FB
(02/08/20)
74 - 76
CB
(03/24/22)
78 - 80
CH
(03/24/22)
73 - 74
SL
(02/08/20)
Position
7.25
60-yard
(10/26/19)
89
OF Velo
(10/26/19)
91
Exit Velo
(10/26/19)
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
(06/13/21)
84.9 - 86.8
Velo Range
(06/13/21)
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/13/21)
2343
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
2240
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/13/21)
2021 PA State Games / 2022 Grads
Jun 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.7
Velo Range
84.9 - 86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.5
Spin Rate (max)
2235
Spin Rate (avg)
2038
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.7
Velo Range
80.9 - 85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.7
Spin Rate (max)
2343
Spin Rate (avg)
2240
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.8
Velocity (max)
(06/13/21)
72.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
(06/13/21)
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/13/21)
2430
Spin Rate (max)
(06/13/21)
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/13/21)
HM (max)
(06/13/21)
HM (avg)
(06/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/13/21)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2021 PA State Games / 2022 Grads
Jun 13, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
77.8
Velo Range
72.9 - 75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.2
Spin Rate (max)
2430
Spin Rate (avg)
2256
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71
Velo Range
68.7 - 70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
1966
Spin Rate (avg)
1917
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
(06/13/21)
78.2 - 80.2
Velo Range
(06/13/21)
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/13/21)
2016
Spin Rate (max)
(06/13/21)
1823
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/13/21)
HM (max)
(06/13/21)
HM (avg)
(06/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/13/21)
2021 PA State Games / 2022 Grads
Jun 13, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
78.2 - 80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.6
Spin Rate (max)
2016
Spin Rate (avg)
1823
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.5
Spin Rate (max)
1487
Spin Rate (avg)
1487
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/13/21)
Rise+
(06/15/20)
Sink+
(06/13/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/13/21)
Sweep+
(06/13/21)
Videos
(8/1/20)
Player News
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1 - Apr 5, 2022
- State Games / 2022 Grads: Top Curveball Spin Rate (Peak) - Jun 28, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 RHP Maxwell McGrady (Central Bucks East) - Mar 25, 2021
- Trackman Traits - Pitching: Maxwell McGrady (Central Bucks East) - Dec 21, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 RHP - May 19, 2020
- Rankings Release: Class of 2022 - Apr 15, 2020
- Fall 2019 Recap: Top Outfield Arm Velocity - Dec 12, 2019
- Fall 2019 Recap: Top Bat Exit Velocity - Dec 7, 2019
- Fall 2019 Recap: Top Fastball Velocity - Dec 5, 2019
- Elite Prospect Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2019
- 2019 Elite Prospect Showcase Spotlight: 2022 RHP/OF Maxwell McGrady - Oct 8, 2019
- PBR Limited Series Review: Top Outfield Prospects - Jul 6, 2019
- PBR Limited Series Review: Top Pitching Prospects - Jul 2, 2019
- PBR Limited Series: Lebanon Valley College (15U Preview) - Jun 26, 2019
- Pennsylvania Class of 2022 Rankings Update - Mar 13, 2019
- Freshman Winter Standouts - Mar 13, 2019
- Bucks County Generals Scout Day: Complete Results - Feb 10, 2019
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Scouting Report
Physical: Extremely strong and durable 6-foot-1, 205-pound frame with projectability throughout / imposing presence on the mound.
Pitching: RHP - Slow and deliberate rocker step with controlled pace throughout the delivery, medium-high leg lift with hip coil at the top of the stack and races down the mound with advanced lower half drive off of a bent backside, landed directional towards the plate while getting good extension over the front side out of a power high ¾ arm-slot. FB had downhill plane and heaviness to it at 85-88 mph (2343 rpms of spin per Trackman Baseball), paired a quality 69-71 mph CB featuring 11/5 shape and late depth to it out of the same slot. High strikeout potential with the ability to season a third pitch as he moves forward.
Physical: Physical, imposing 6-foot-1, 205-pound frame with advanced strength in the lower half and feel for his body; mound presence stands out.
Pitching: RHP - Utilized a slow tempo in the delivery and the ball jumps out of his hand through a quick high ¾ arm-slot with slight hip pull away from the plate. Fastball worked 84-87 mph with good life and with extra juice above the belt. Mixed a quality 68-71 mph breaking ball that featured 11/5 and 12/6 shape depending on how he spun it which has the makings of an out pitch. Dropped in a 75-76 mph CH as well with occasional arm-side fade.
6-foot-1, 195-pound primary pitcher sat 88-90 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a quick arm and command of three pitches. Fastball has riding life late in the zone. Maintains arm speed on curveball at 70-74 with 11/5 spin and consistent two-plane action. Slider at 73-74 showed later, shorter break. The left-handed hitter starts from an open stance and initiates his swing with a knee-to-knee stride. Hands work very well through contact creating backspin and present power. Registered a bat exit velocity of 91 mph and ran a 7.28 60-yard dash. Moves well in the outfield and showcased straight line throws of 88 mph to home plate.
6-foot-1, 195-pound two-way prospect continues to showcase development on the mound. Sat 85-87 on this date from a high 3/4 arm slot. Some front hip leak limits his current velocity, but additional work to be more directional should lead to additional velocity spikes in the next three years. Curveball at 72-74 showed tight 11/5 rotation with late break that is occasionally two plane. Slider is a pitch in development with slightly shorter break at similar velocity to his curveball. The left-handed hitter starts from an open stance and initiates his swing with a toe-tap stride. Displayed big power potential with significant lift in his swing and repeatedly stays behind the baseball. Registered a bat exit velocity of 91 mph and ran a 7.25 60-yard dash. Capable outfielder plays through the baseball routinely and flashed straight line carry on throws of 89 mph.
6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed hitter creates above average barrel whip with a solid lower half and a flat barrel path through the zone. He gets to extension regularly and made consistent hard contact all weekend. A 6-for-10 tournament included a double and five RBI and was capped with a long two-run home run to right field in his final game. Definitely one of the top left-handed bats in this class.
Definite two-way prospect will be discussed at length in a coming article as a hitter. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound righty sat 80-83 out of an over-the-top arm slot. Creates some angle with the arm slot and some cut on the fastball led to soft contact. Curveball at 69-71 morphs between a true curveball and a cutter/slider with the arm slot and depending if he stays on top of the pitch or gets around it.
6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed hitter starts from a slightly-closed stance and initiates his swing using a toe-tap stride. Showcased an athletic lower half while finding repetitive barrels during batting practice notching a bat exit velocity of 89 mph. Recorded a 7.59 60-yard dash. Demonstrated athletic actions in the outfield while using a long arm-action to register throws of 79 mph from his position. Right-handed pitcher delivers from a high 3/4 arm-slot and gets downhill on batters. Fastballs were commanded at 82-84 mph, while he touched 86 mph with heavy, downhill action. 67-70 mph curveballs were thrown down in the zone with 11/5 tilt. Sliders appeared to have adequate sell at 69-71 mph.