@johnmcd06736388 
91.6
Velocity (max)
4/08/23
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
John
McDonald
St- Aloysius Gonzaga S.S. (HS) • ON
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 21yr 4mo
Travel Team: Ontario Blue Jays
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.6 - 90.7
Velo Range
4/08/23
2043
Spin Rate (avg)
4/08/23
Changeup
82.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
4/08/23
1637
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/22
Curveball
77 - 79
Velo Range
7/21/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
81.6 - 82.3
Velo Range
4/08/23
2282
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2043
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1331
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1402
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1981
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1637
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2282
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Ontario Blue Jays Scout Day
Apr 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
91.6
Velocity (max)
88.6 - 90.7
Velo Range
89.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,115
Spin Rate (max)
2,043
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
82.6
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.3
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
1,402
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.1
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,405
Spin Rate (max)
1,331
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
OBJ Pitching Groups Scout Day
Apr 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.0
Velocity (max)
86.8 - 87.8
Velo Range
88.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,981
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.7
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,325
Spin Rate (max)
2,282
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.0
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,707
Spin Rate (max)
1,637
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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McDonald, 5-foot-11, 170-pounds, had possibly the most electric bullpen on the weekend. Aggressive/violent down the mound, really kicks the back leg through competing down in the zone with a 88-90 T91 mph FB that jumped out of his hand. The Sl has cutter-like actions and there's late fade to the CH. Up-tempo delivery with strong mound presence, the Bossier Parish CC commit will look to be an immediate impact arm at the next level.
McDonald, 5-foot-11, 155-pounds, was another RHP to impress our staff today at OBJ Scout Day. On the mound, McDonald has a quick, up-tempo delivery and was pounding the zone all bullpen. Mcdonalds FB consistently sat 87-88 mph and there's definitely more in the tank. He kept his SL down in the zone and it showed some late bite to it at 73-75 mph and his CH was 79-80 mph. The uncommitted ‘23 is definitely a pitch colleges should have on their radar going forward.