David McKay
| IP | 33 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6.273 |
| WHIP | 1.545 |
| BB/9 | 6 |
| SO/9 | 10.091 |
- Full name David Armstrong McKay
- Born 03/31/1995 in Melbourne, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Florida Atlantic
- Debut 05/19/2019
- Drafted in the 14th round (433rd overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2016 (signed for $100,000).
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Track Record: The Mariners purchased McKay from the Royals during 2018 spring training to provide organizational depth. He provided much more than that by reaching Double-A Arkansas and then earning a spot in the Arizona Fall League all-star showcase.
Scouting Report: McKay profiles as a reliever, with his slightly above-average 92-95 mph fastball possessing both tail and a heavy sinking action. The gem of his arsenal is an 84-87 mph slider that projects to be a plus pitch with good depth. The key to his improvement was dropping his arm angle to a more comfortable three-quarters slot, allowing him to control the strike zone better.
The Future: McKay is targeted for Triple-A Tacoma in 2019 and has a middle reliever ceiling.
