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2016 Jr. National Showcase
Oliver McCarthy is a 2018 LHP/1B with a 6-4 180 lb. frame from Brooklyn, NY who attends Poly Prep Country Day HS. Extra-large athletic frame with broad shoulders and long limbs, high waist, projects very well with room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.03 60-yard dash. Primary lefthanded pitcher, good tempo to delivery, begins with a high leg lift up past belt, tall on backside, lands on line and incorporates lower half well into drive towards plate. Full and loose arm action through the back with loose and quick arm action, works to an extended three-quarters arm slot, comes out clean with short running life, maintained velocity well and topped out at 87 mph. Lives down in the zone with fastball and comfort locating to arm side, can challenge hitters in. Repeats delivery well, slider is a solid second offering, tight rotation with late bite up to 77 mph and consistent. Occasionally takes velocity off breaking ball and shows more depth and curveball shape. Solid present arsenal and projects for more. Very good student. Named to Junior National Top Prospect List. Verbal commitment to Duke.