DrB's 2020 Giants Top 50 Prospects List: #32 Trevor McDonald

Trevor McDonald RHP.  DOB:  2/26/2001.  6'2", 180 lbs.

Rookie(AZL):  0-0, 2.25, 4 IP, 18.00 K/9, 4.50 BB/9.

Trevor McDonald "popped up" late in the draft cycle with an "absolutely electric" performance at the January 2019 World Showcase(per PG).  FB 95 which he threw down in the zone with "outstanding sinking and running life."  Curveball was "tight and sharp".  Slider had "shorter off the barrel actions."  "Potential plus changeup....with big diving life."  "Four present plus pitches and fills up the zone."  On video he's got a strong build with some projection left.  Long arms and legs.  Low effort delivery.  McDonald attributes his velocity jump to taking a year off to concentrate on adding weight and building muscles which increased his weight from 165 to 180 lbs.  In videos, he looks like he could easily add another 10 lbs to the frame.

The Giants drafted him in round 11, but put together an above-slot bonus of $800 K.  So, they got BA's #151 ranked draft prospect with the #326 draft pick.  The Giants history with HS pitchers drafted after the first round is not encouraging here, but McDonald has significantly better scouting reports than past draft lottery tickets in this demographic.  Saw just 4 innings of game action after the draft but struck out 8 batters.  Will we see him in Augusta this spring or will the Giants keep him in extended spring training and give him more innings in rookie ball for his age 19 season?  Wherever he surfaces, we'll be watching with great interest.