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Matthew McGahey
2004 GRAD
 |  1B/LHP, OF
 |  Jonesborough, TN
COMMITMENT
Best PG Grade
10
ABOUT PG GRADES
NATIONAL RANKING TN STATE RANKING
116 NA
NA NA
OVERALL 1B OVERALL 1B
Science Hill
HIGH SCHOOL
6-2
  213

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
L/L
BATS/THROWS
37 and 11 mos
AGE
18 and 6 mos
Age at 2004 Draft
WANT VIDEO?
PG EVENT RESULTS
88 mph
FB VELO 10/24/2003
7.12 sec
60 YARD DASH 1/10/2004
75 mph
1B VELO 1/10/2004
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2004 World Showcase  
McGahey was a little limited by a sore hamstring and didn’t get to throw off the mound in Fort Myers but everything he did get to do was very very impressive. His power display in batting practice was worth the price of admission alone. McGahey is extra strong at 6-3, 210 lbs and hits from an upright stance that maximizes his leverage. He utilizes his very quick hips to key his swing and really turns on the ball aggressively, generating well above average MLB loft power. McGahey’s batting practice home runs were the high back spinning types that seem to stay in the air forever. He is prone to getting out in front of the ball and rolling over a bit, as many power hitters are. McGahey ran a 7.12 at the start of the showcase, so he’s not a big one spot power guy either. He could probably do well in one of the corner outfield positions with his mobility and arm strength. His arm strength might be his best tool, he's a 90 mph lefty on the hill. McGahey is a good student who has signed to go to Virginia Tech next year. MLB clubs should consider him early in June.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
Best PG Grade: 10
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF 2004 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 88 mph 83 mph
81.08%
60 7.12 sec 7.39 sec
75.72%
1B 75 mph 76 mph
40.00%