Max Bain Stats & Scouting Report

IP	178.333
ERA	5.703
WHIP	1.567
BB/9	6.308
SO/9	10.144

Full name Maxwell Aaron Bain
Born 09/25/1997 in Clarkston, MI
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Northwood

Scouting Reports

Bain went undrafted out of NCAA Division II Northwood (Mich.) and played a year in the independent United Shore Baseball League before being signed by the Cubs in January 2020. He has increased his velocity and now sits at 95 mph on his fastball to go with a high-spin downer curveball and a slider that's been successful against righties. Bain is still learning to trust his stuff and attack the zone more but is moving in the right direction.
TRACK RECORD: The top international signing bonus from the Blue Jays in 2019 went to de Castro, who got $1.2 million at 16 years old out of the Dominican Republic.

SCOUTING REPORT: A loose, wiry athlete, de Castro quickly draws attention for the way he moves at shortstop. He’s a fast-twitch, high-energy defender with clean actions, showing smooth hands, quick footwork and a nose for the ball. He’s a potential plus glove at shortstop, with average speed and arm strength that could tick up as he gets stronger. That’s especially for his arm given his arm speed. De Castro has a simple, compact stroke from the right side and makes consistent contact, showing good rhythm and timing in the box. It’s an approach geared to hit line drives to all fields with occasional gap shots. He should grow into more extra-base thump once he gets stronger, though power doesn’t project to be a big part of his game.

THE FUTURE: The Dominican Summer League should be his first step in pro ball. BA GRADE 50 Risk: Very High BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme