McCae
Allen

8/5/15 - Allen is a 6-foot-4 205-pound right-handed hitting first baseman.  Allen runs a 7.78 60 and has an exit velo of 87 mph.  During batting practice, Allen was squared up balls gap-to-gap, power to the pull side, short stride, some hand load, quick bat speed, level bat path, strong/loose hands.  On the infield, athletic actions, fluid footwork, mostly high three quarters release, plays through the ball, mostly accurate throws, 80 mph positional velo. On the mound, Allen threw a high percentage of strikes during his outing, topping out at 85 mph, which he hit five times.  He worked 83-85 mph with is fastball, some showing late life with running action.  He had 70-71 mph curveball with downward/late action, good command.  Straight change up at 71 to 73 mph.  Allen throws downhill and works the bottom of the zone with his fastball and curveball, getting mostly ground balls.  He has a controlled delivery and has a quick tempo between pitches.  He has an over-the-top arm slot, quick arm speed and throws with regular effort.

2016 Wichita All-City - 1st Team
2015 Wichita All-City - 1st Team
2014 Wichita All-City - 2nd Team

3/26/15 - Uncommitted class of 2016 two-way player with a projectable 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame. On the mound showed a simple delivery, high three-quarters slot, works down in the zone, induces a high percentage of ground balls. Fastball with run and sink, 84-86 mph. Controllable breaking ball with 11/5 shape, 70-71 mph.

1/4/14 - The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Allen throws from a high ¾ slot downhill to the plate.  He demonstrated excellent body control throughout his delivery, impressive considering his size.  Allen’s fastball was clocked between 81-84 mph – a jump since we saw him this past fall.  He threw a high number of fastballs at the bottom of the strike zone with, at times, hard sink.  His breaking ball has a sharp break at times and ranged from 65-68 mph.  He’s another pitcher in the 2016 class that is trending in the right direction.

1/4/14 - Allen is a rangy 6-foot-3, 190-pound corner infielder.  During infield work he showed soft hands and quick exchanges.  He also threw well, making all accurate throws with a top velocity of 80 mph.  At the plate he starts with a tall set-up and wide stance.  He has a simple stride, inline with the pitcher and simple, smooth hand load.  Allen’s bat path is short and level with a middle-to pull side power approach with bat speed.  His top exit velocity was 87 mph, one of the top marks in the event.

10/19/13 - A physical 6-foot-3, 190-pound 2-way player, Allen struggled a bit in his one inning of work on the mound but showed a simple, balanced delivery with good body control – especially considering his size and age.  He throws with short arm action from a high ¾ angle with some effort.  The class of 2016 product worked 78-80 mph with his fastball and flashed a 69 breaking ball.

10/19/13 - Allen is a solidly built 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-hand hitting first baseman.  In pre-game batting practice he showed a balanced set up, smooth load and short stride.  He has current strength resulting in excellent body control and balance throughout his swing.  He has an advanced gap-to-gap approach with good extension.  Allen’s exit velocity registered at 84 mph – tied with Jack Duke for the highest among the Class of 2016-2017 group.  Allen stood out in the game going 2-for-3 with a double. His home to 1B time was 4.75.  At fist base he showed average footwork and clean exchanges.  His throwing velocity was clocked at 70 mph.  His calling card is his bat and power potential.  We project him to be a presence in the middle of the order at the next level.