So, the name Mason McGwire popped up on my radar recently. Of course, the last name rings a bell, right? Big Mac, Mark McGwire. I followed his dad’s career way back when, the home run chase and all that. So when I heard his son, Mason, got drafted, pitching no less, I got curious. Felt like I had to see what this was all about.
I decided to spend a bit of time digging into it myself, you know, beyond just seeing the headlines. It wasn’t anything super formal, just me wanting to get a feel for the player.
My Little Scouting Project
First thing I did was just basic searching. See what the news reports were saying after he got picked by the Cubs. Found out he pitched in college, University of Oklahoma I think it was. Looked up some basic stats from his college days. Numbers don’t always tell the whole story, but it’s a starting point.
Then I went looking for video. That’s where you can really start to see things for yourself. I wanted to see his mechanics, how he moved on the mound. Found a few clips here and there, mostly college stuff and maybe some post-draft footage.
- Watched his pitching motion. Looked pretty tall, like his dad, which usually helps pitchers.
- Tried to gauge his stuff. What kind of pitches does he throw? How hard? Again, just based on the videos I could find online.
- Looked for consistency. Did he repeat his delivery? How was his control looking in the clips?
It’s funny, comparing him to his dad is natural because of the name, but they play totally different roles. One was smashing baseballs, the other is trying to stop guys from hitting them. Still, you look for that athleticism, you know?
What I Reckon
From my little deep dive, just watching clips and reading bits and pieces, he seems like an interesting prospect. Being drafted in the 8th round means the Cubs saw something they liked, obviously. He’s got the big frame.
Honestly, it’s hard to tell much from online clips. You don’t get the full picture like scouts do, seeing guys day in and day out. But it was interesting just to go through the process. Seeing the name, remembering the father, and then trying to form my own picture of the son as a player.
My takeaway? He’s got the pedigree, he’s got the size. Now it’s all about development, like any prospect. It’s a long road in the minors. I’ll definitely be keeping half an eye on his progress through the Cubs system. It was a fun little exercise, satisfying my own curiosity about the next generation McGwire.
