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2017 Pitcher/Catcher Showcase
Tyson McInnes is a 2018 RHP/1B, 3B with a 6-3 180 lb. frame from Surrey, BC who attends Elgin Park. Large frame with long limbs and a lean, athletic build. Projects for additional size and strength with continued physical maturity. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step to medium leg lift delivery. Stays balanced on back side at gather while creating slight coil. Utilizes lower half well while driving to the plate with drop and drive actions. Works over front side well and released from a three-quarters arm slot that generated solid downhill angle to the plate. Fastball flashed some life through the zone with occasional run topping at 85 miles per hour. Curveball had 11/5 shape with solid spin and tight break when staying on top of offering. Worked both edges of the plate well and consistently located down in the strike zone. Worked quickly and with confidence while on the mound. Right handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance and simple leg lift trigger. Linear lower half actions to contact that created good shift into contact. Hands create slight wrap at load and launch to baseball on a direct line drive path with occasional lift through extension. Stays balanced throughout swing with present bat speed and strength at contact. Primarily worked to the middle of the field but flashed the ability to turn barrel and work to pull side as well. Good student. Named to the 2017 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase Top Prospect List.