Deck McGuire

Bio

Position: RHP
School: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Available for 2010 draft
Scouting Report: McGuire is an impressive young pitcher, winning the 2009 ACC Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore for Georgia Tech. In just his first year as a weekend starter, he went 11-2 with a 3.50 ERA in 16 starts, striking out 118 while walking 41 in 100.1 innings, not losing a game in the regular season.  The Richmond native is armed with an array of pitches, including a low to mid-90s fastball plus three solid off-speed pitches in his slider, changeup, and curveball.  Due to some problems in postseason play in 2009, there is some speculation as to whether he can handle tough situations, but most believe McGuire will be a big-time starting pitcher someday. The coming junior campaign could land McGuire in the top half of round one, if not top five overall. - www.draftamerica.com

Rumors

2010 MLB Draft Preview: Should Bryce Harper Go First? (2/24/2010)
Keith Law of espn.com recently scouted Bryce Harper from the College of Southern Nevada and provides his analysis of Harper's professional prospects.

2010 MLB Draft Preview: Collegiate First Round Possibilities (2/24/2010)
Jason Churchill of espn.com gives his look at collegiate players who could be first round draft picks come this June.

Golden Spikes Watch List Announced: Bryce Brentz, Alex Wimmers Lead List (2/24/2010)
USA Baseball released its 50-player watch list for the 2010 Golden Spikes Award given to the top amateur baseball player in the United States. Bryce Brentz and Alex Wimmers, semi-finalists in 2009, were among some of the top players identified.

Rating: 8.9 / 10

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