Mac
Horvath

Cape Cod: Passed over in the 2022 draft as a sophomore-eligible, the talented, multi-positional athlete was a late arrival to the Cape, beginning his season on July 12. There is no doubt about his high-level run, throw and defensive tools. All presently grade out as above average to better, or project to be in the future. In 18 games the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Horvath batted .250 while slugging .514. His pop is generated mostly by very strong hands, as his approach has very little weight transfer. He also takes many defensive-type swings, especially against spin. His strikeout rate is a growing concern, fanning 20 times in 77 plate appearances (26%). However, it did come with some damage as he homered six times, placing him 2nd in the Cape this summer. Horvath currently carries a power over hit offensive profile and looked comfortable on defense, playing mostly center field for Bourne.

2022 MLB Draft: A blue-chip recruit out of IMG Academy, Horvath got off to a very slow start as a freshman in 2021 and found himself on the bench for a good chunk of the season. However, he returned to the lineup down the stretch and became one of UNC's best players. He then blossomed in the Northwoods League last summer and returned this past fall stronger, faster and better all-around. The third baseman has ample tools with plus speed and power at the top, and he's also a strong defender at the hot corner with above average arm strength. With a .268 batting average, 18 home runs, 57 strikeouts vs 45 walks and a 19% strikeout rate, he currently carries a power over hit offensive profile, but a refined approach in the batter's box could quickly change that label. For Horvath it's about turning his tools and athleticism into performance. A draft-eligible sophomore, Horvath may be better off returning to Chapel Hill for his junior year, refining his approach and pushing himself into Day One for 2023.

2017 PBR Future Games - 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. MVP of 2017 PBR Future Games. University of North Carolina commit. #3 ranked prospect in 2020 PBR Overall Rankings. Had 2 doubles, a home run, and 6 RBI’s in game action. 6.66 runner. Easy hand rhythm, short to contact, ball explodes of bat, above avg. pop with gap to gap approach, 94 mph exit velocity. Long legs with plus speed, covers ground well, athletic in field, accurate to bag with carry, 91 mph arm across infield. Bulldog mentality on mound, lightning quick hands, high ¾ slot, ball jumps on hitter, above avg. life, feel for 3 pitches and pounds zone with large volume of strikes. Fastball was 86-89 mph with 72-74 mph curveball and 77-79 mph changeup.

6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.89 runner. Simple stance, minimal rhythm, clean swing plane, lift through contact, creates bat speed, hard line drive and fly ball contact, 90 mph exit velocity. Athletic in field, sure hands, works through ball, follows throws, above avg. carry and accuracy to bag, 87 mph arm across infield. Simple, smooth motion that is compact. High ¾ slot to ¾. Throws crossfire across his body. Up to 87 with little effort and some ASR. Changeup was thrown for strikes at 73-75 with some sink. Slider showed multi-plane break with tight spin. Overall, premium starter at the next level with three pitches for strikes already as a frosh.

6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.9 runner. Athletic stance with slight crouch, generates bat speed and has slight lift through swing plane, pulls off/out early occasionally, hard line drive and fly ball contact with mid/pull approach, 83 mph exit velocity. Above avg. arm with accuracy and carry to bag at 83 mph. Smooth actions, works around and through baseball, sure hands, and plays athletically in the field. On mound; shows rhythm and body control in delivery, longer draw on back-side, with fast arm out front from ¾ slot. Fastball has good life, thrown at 85-86 mph, with late run. Throws curveball with quality 11/5 shape consistently for strikes. Late fade with run and sink on changeup. One of top 2020 grads in state of Minnesota.

6-foot, 160-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Athletic player with easy actions in field and on mound. 6.7 runner. Flashes above avg. pop in bat for age with pull-side approach. Usable hands and feet in field that should continue to develop and improve with maturity. Strike thrower on mound consistently pitching 85-86 mph. Also shows sharp 11/5 breaking ball with feel for zone.