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Randy McFadden
Relief Pitcher | St Paul Pride
Pitching His fastball gets into the high 80s, but it's the sink that makes the pitch effective. Sometimes I wish he'd just give up on throwing the changeup, it's like a BP ball! He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting McFadden uses a slide step to keep runners close. He tends to fall off slightly to the first-base side of the mound, making him vulnerable to bunts toward third base. He makes up for that minor flaw by being aggressive in fielding his position. McFadden is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but McFadden has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The St Paul Pride have been known to use McFadden as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook The St Paul Pride signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop McFadden like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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