LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Florida Underclass Showcase
Matthew McDade is a 2018 3B/MIF with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Cape Coral, FL who attends Cape Coral. Medium frame with a strong, athletic build. Projects for additional strength with continued physical development. Right handed pitcher with a simple side step to leg lift delivery. Creates slight front side coil over back leg at gather. Utilizes lower half well while driving to the plate. Front side lands in line with the plate and carries momentum through finish well. Created a compact arm circle back at separation and releases from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball has occasional cutting action in the mid to upper 70's, topped at 80 mph. Slider has 9/4 shape with tight rotation and sharp, late tilt to glove side. Showed a good feel for the slider offering with the ability to throw in positive and negative counts. Commands each pitch well and consistently spotted each pitch on the outside edge of the plate. Good presence with composure while on the mound. Outstanding student as well.