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2021 13U Southwest Showcase
Tage McKinley is a 2026 RHP/C, 3B, SS with a 5-4 112 lb. frame from Tooele, UT who attends Tooele. Young build with narrow shoulders and a lean build, lean build with room to grow moving forward. Ran a 9.04 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, simple operation on the mound, leg lift up to belt with a slight hip turn to top; short stride down the mound, loose arm action through the back working to an extended three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 65 mph, creates run to it from release and able to miss bats. Curveball up to 53 mph, tends to get under the ball at release, will continue to develop a consistent feel for the pitch. Lower and tight slot from both the infield and outfield on throws, developing footwork in the infield and fields it out front with two hands, shows accuracy; bend at waist in the outfield, taller release and can incorporate additional lower half into actions, gets uphill with release. Left-handed hitter, begins with a lower hand set and back elbow at the plate, short gliding step moving into contact. Occasionally opens front side early in swing, short through the zone with swing path and gets the barrel out front. Best contact came to working the middle and pull side, keeps hands inside the ball, bat speed will continue to develop with added strength. Very good student.