9. Trevor McDonald RHP. DOB: 2/26/2001. 6' 2", 201 lbs. 40-Man Roster, 1 Option.
2025(AAA): 9-9, 5.31, 142.1 IP, 9.11 K/9, 3.92 BB/9, 2.03 GB/FB.
2025(MLB): 1-0, 1.80, 15 IP, 8.40 K/9, 1.20 BB/9, 2.30 GB/FB.
I really liked McDonald as a pitching prospect since I saw him pitch in A ball. He finally made it to The Show late last season and opened a few eyes in the process allowing just 1 ER in 13 IP over his final two games and striking out 10 in his final start. His ground ball rates are elite. His pitch mix includes a 93-94 MPH sinker which he threw 40% and a tight, hard curveball which he threw 50%. Fangraphs also has him throwing a changeup and slider about 5% each. The changeup was his least effective pitch. Looking back in my mind's eye, I swear I saw a changeup that had the makings of a plus pitch. Delivering that more often would seem to be the best path to a full SP pitch mix.
At this point, Landen Roupp looks like the presumptive 5'th starter in the rotation but it's highly likely the Giants will need more than 5 SP's over the course of the season and McDonald should be an early option when more are needed.
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