Kevin McCanna
| IP | 356 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.11 |
| WHIP | 1.16 |
| BB/9 | 2.73 |
| SO/9 | 9 |
- Full name Kevin Patrick McCanna
- Born 02/01/1994 in Joliet, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Rice
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Drafted in the 13th round (379th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2015 (signed for $100,000).
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A polished righthander who stepped up when Rice lost Jon Duplantier to shoulder tightness, McCanna doesn't wow with plus stuff but he does a good job of sinking his 89-92 mph fastball and mixing in a slider that he locates well, although it doesn't have much depth. His changeup has been a plus pitch at times in his career. McCanna profiles as a back-end starter, but his durability and reliability makes him a relatively safe pick.
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A polished righthander who stepped up when Rice lost Jon Duplantier to shoulder tightness, McCanna doesn't wow with plus stuff but he does a good job of sinking his 89-92 mph fastball and mixing in a slider that he locates well, although it doesn't have much depth. His changeup has been a plus pitch at times in his career. McCanna profiles as a back-end starter, but his durability and reliability makes him a relatively safe pick. -
Though McCanna can make a case for being the most polished high school pitcher in Texas, his smaller frame and strong commitment to Rice may mean that he won't even get drafted. He has advanced feel for three pitches: an 87-91 mph fastball that touches 92 and a slider and changeup that both have the potential to be big league average offerings. He should pitch right away for the Owls and also will contribute as a lefthanded hitter as well.
