Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6’3” 180 lbs.
DOB: 11/27/91
(Orem): 1-1, 6.28 ERA, 5 BBs, 12 Ks, 14.1 IP
Drafted in the 5th
round of the 2013 draft, this lanky right-hander has a projectable frame that
could develop into either a starter or a reliever. Undrafted in high school,
McGowin became Savannah State’s first pitcher ever drafted and the highest
player in the school’s history.
A hard worker, McGowin
has a competitive streak that will serve him well as he moves up the
organizational ladder. McGowin throws a 90-93 mph fastball that he can ratchet
up to 95. He has a plus slider and a developing changeup. As a pitcher, he
generates a lot of ground balls, but also has the ability to punch out plenty
with his stuff.
McGowin’s future lies
primarily in his ability to develop his changeup. If he can make that an
average offering, the Angels will most likely keep him as a starter. If not, he’ll
move to the bullpen.
As a prospect, McGowin
is a bit of a sleeper. Coming from a lower-ranked baseball program, some scouts
held that against him even though he was an All-American last year. He only saw
limited action as a pro in 2013 (after pitching 120 innings in college and
punching out 135 with a 2.02 ERA), but 2014 should see him getting a lot more
work in where he is a candidate for a breakout season.
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