Super 60 Spotlight: Mackenzie Wainwright
January 10, 2020
Mackenzie Wainwright
Class of 2020 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 1 / POS: 1
HS Draft 100Rank: 71 / POS: 15
PBR Draft BoardRank: 161 / POS: 25
OverallRank: 71 / POS: 15
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: St. EdwardState: OH
- Summer Team: Team Ohio Pro Select
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Height: 6-0Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
6.93
60-yard
(08/02/17)
76
INF Velo
(06/05/17)
91
OF Velo
(02/02/20)
104
Exit Velo
(02/02/20)
4.45
H-1st
Trackman - Hitting
106.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/02/20)
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/02/20)
285
Distance (avg)
(02/02/20)
415
Distance (max)
(02/02/20)
Hard Hit %
(02/02/20)
Barrel %
(02/02/20)
Sweet Spot %
(02/02/20)
Line Drive %
(02/02/20)
Fly Ball %
(02/02/20)
Ground Ball %
(02/02/20)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
106.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
96.2
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
415
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Videos
(6/11/19)
Player News
- Risers In The 2020 Overall Rankings - Mar 11, 2020
- Super 60: Blast Leaderboard - Feb 7, 2020
- 2020 Super 60 Pro Showcase - Prospect Chatter - Feb 6, 2020
- Super 60: Trackman Leaderboard - Feb 6, 2020
- Super 60: Nine To Know - Feb 5, 2020
- 2020 Super 60 Highlights - Feb 3, 2020
- Super 60 Spotlight: Mackenzie Wainwright - Jan 10, 2020
- Scouting Notes: 2019 Northern Ohio Limited Series Scout Blog - Jul 19, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Limited Series - Pitching Velocities - Jul 19, 2019
- 2020 Draft Follows - Jun 19, 2019
- Lakewood St. Edward Eagles - Mar 9, 2019
- Ohio Weekly Scout Blog - May 14-20 - May 20, 2018
- PBR Podcast: Updated 2020 Overall Rankings - May 1, 2018
- Prospects: 2020 Rankings - Apr 20, 2018
- 2018 Preseason All-State - Complete Evaluations - Mar 14, 2018
- Scouting Notes: 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase - Outfielders - Feb 13, 2018
- Results from Ohio's 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 12, 2018
- Top 10 Most Viewed Profiles Of 2017 - Jan 5, 2018
- Top 10 Most Viewed Profiles For The Week Dec 29-Jan 5 - Jan 5, 2018
- Top Overall Summer/Fall Showcase Performers - Nov 27, 2017
- Ohio State Lands Top-Ranked 2020 Prospect Wainwright - Nov 3, 2017
- 2017 PBR Future Games: Complete Evaluations - Oct 14, 2017
- Ohio Insider: 2017 Future Games - Team Ohio Preview - Aug 1, 2017
- Team Ohio Future Games: Meet The Team - Mackenzie Wainwright, OF, 2020 - Jul 30, 2017
- Flashback: History of Team Ohio and the PBR Future Games - Jul 27, 2017
- The Hotlist: Top Position Players Coming To The Future Games - Jul 26, 2017
- 2017 Ohio Spring Scout Blog - May 30, 2017
- Updated 2020 Overall Rankings Released - Apr 14, 2017
- The Hotlist: Freshman Winter Standouts - Mar 8, 2017
- On the Hunt: 2020's Put Their Stamp On Winter Showcases - Feb 24, 2017
- Ohio Insider: 2017 Scout Day: Release/Longhorn/Premier - Sneak Peek - Feb 13, 2017
Scouting Report
At 14 years old Wainwright is almost a full calendar year younger than most 2020s. The No. 1 ranked player in the class already has an impressive frame but is still far from his ceiling athletically. Looks comfortable and confident in the outfield. Moves with fluidity and plays through the baseball well. Arm is an above average tools for his class. At the plate he showed a rhythmic swing with an all fields approach. Line drive type guy who should grow into a regular power threat. Has the potential to grow into a 5-tool guy.
The No.1 ranked prospect in the 2020 class lived up to his billing at the event. A very physically impressive prospect at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds and is still growing into his frame. Has the look of a potential 5-fool prospect down the road as arm strength comes along. A powerful athlete with fluidity to both sides of his game. Looked at home in center-field, showing feel for the position. At the plate he is mechanically efficient and his impressive natural tools show in his swing.
60-yard dash: 6.96
Outfield Velocity: 80
Exit Velocity: 94
The Ohio State recruit, created some buzz with the scouts after turning in his best performance to date. He is an impressively built prospect who undoubtedly has more physical maturing to do - considering he is just 15 years old. The future Buckeye has the skillet set to play centerfield at the next level as he displays fluidity in his actions and advanced ball skills. His arm strength continues to improve, recording his top velocity to date at 85 mph. In the box, he looks athletic with a fluid, line drive swing that plays to both gaps.
Outfield Velocity: 86
Exit Velocity: 97
Wainwright has been as impressive as any prospect we’ve come across this winter. The outfielder has advanced bat speed and approach at the plate. Stays very fluid throughout his loading sequence and unlocks properly. Drove balls with authority in batting practice, producing consistent backspin. Also showed solid knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to lay off pitches just out of the zone. Recorded an impressive, 95 mph exit velocity. Athleticism is apparent through his actions in the outfield. Approaches ball in controlled, aggressive manner. Shows some quickness to his transfer with long arm action. Above average arm strength for his age.
Home to First: 4.45
Outfield Velocity: 81
Exit Velocity: 95