Chicago Cubs Prospect Corner – Danny McDaniel
Prospect Corner-Danny McDaniel-RHP
Daniel McDaniel-Right handed pitcher drafted by the Cubs in the 14th round out of Chabot JC in the 2008 amateur draft for 100K (8th round money) and had signed with Oklahoma St.
Physical Description:
Ideal pitcher’s frame at 6’3†220LBs, strong bodied.
Strengths-Outstanding arm that has his 4 seam FB sitting around 92-93 with sink and can touch 95. Pitches with a mean streak on the mound and is highly competitive. Highly productive at Short-Season Boise throwing 31.1 IP, only allowing 14 H and 1HR, while walking 17 and striking out 45.
Weaknesses-Still very raw as he was mostly a position player before arriving at Chabot, his results were not very good even at the JUCO given that he has never developed a breaking ball or a change-up. McDaniel does not have real good command at this stage as it will hurt him as he faces more advanced hitters.
Major League comparison: Bob Howry
Likely destination: Peoria (Low-A) as a late inning reliever.
Likely career path: Depending on the development of his secondary pitches as well as his command, that will determine how quickly he rises as well as if he makes it to the majors. He has the fastball and the aggressiveness to do so right now.
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