Top Prospect Flashback: 2014 LHP/1B Brendan McKay
May 2, 2017
By Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting
Brendan McKay
Class of 2014 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2014Commitment: Louisville
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: BlackhawkState: PA
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Height: 6-2Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
87 - 90
FB
74 - 76
CB
79 - 81
CH
Position
84
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
Player News
- 2017 In Review: Top MLB Draft Stories - Jan 2, 2018
- Top Stories Of 2017 - Dec 27, 2017
- A Look Back At The PBR Future Games' Star-Studded History - Jul 13, 2017
- D1 Baseball/Prep Baseball Report Experts' Draft - Jun 7, 2017
- PBR Podcast: D1/PBR Draft Top 100 - Jun 7, 2017
- The Hotlist: Looking Back On College Prospects - May 31, 2017
- D1 Baseball/Prep Baseball Report Top 100 - May 30, 2017
- Two High School Prospects On Golden Spikes Watch List - Feb 15, 2017
- PBR Future Games Team PA 2012: Where Are They Now? - Jan 13, 2016
- Looking At The Future's Past - Jul 23, 2015
- 2015 Season Preview: PIAA District VII (Class AAA) - Mar 11, 2015
- College Baseball's Elite Programs use PA to Boost Talent Base in 2015 - Feb 13, 2015
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2014: No. 3 Brendan McKay - Jan 2, 2015
- The Hotlist: 2014 Top Stories - Dec 31, 2014
- Top Stories of 2014: #1 - McKay Makes Historic Charge at National Record - Dec 24, 2014
- Top Stories of 2014: #6 - Five PA Players Selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft - Dec 19, 2014
- The Hotlist: A Historical Look At The Future Games - Jul 30, 2014
- Final Class of 2014 Player Rankings Released - Jun 30, 2014
- The Hotlist: 2014 Players Of The Year - Jun 18, 2014
- Who From The Overall Rankings Got Drafted? - Jun 12, 2014
- Recap of PA in 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft - Jun 9, 2014
- PBR Mailbag: Why Did Brendan McKay Fall To The 34th Round? - Jun 9, 2014
- The Hotlist: Who Just Missed The National Top 50 Cut? - Jun 4, 2014
- Game Recaps: WPIAL Finals - May 30, 2014
- Pennsylvania Draft Preview - May 30, 2014
- Game Recap: West Mifflin vs. Blackhawk - May 23, 2014
- The Hotlist: Draft Superlatives - May 21, 2014
- Postseason Notebook - May 19, 2014
- The Hotlist: Midwest Prospects With Draft Buzz - May 7, 2014
- Game Recap: Montour at Blackhawk - May 7, 2014
- Brendan McKay Approaching a National Record - Apr 24, 2014
- Conference Preview: WPIAL Class AAA - Section 1 - Mar 8, 2014
- PA Residents Make Impact on Elite College Programs - Feb 14, 2014
- PA Notebook: The Mailbag - Dec 18, 2013
- The Hotlist: Best Breaking Balls In The Midwest - Nov 27, 2013
- Louisville Boasts Depth With 2014 Recruiting Class - Nov 19, 2013
- Hotlist: What Schools Have The Most Top 100 Commitments? - Nov 13, 2013
- Jupiter: Day 3 Midwest Notebook - Oct 28, 2013
- Cody Bain Puts Duty Ahead Of Sport - Oct 17, 2013
- Updated Class of 2014 Rankings Released - Aug 14, 2013
- Notebook: Events On The Horizon; Recent Highlights - Jul 21, 2013
- The Hotlist: Top Uncommitted Players In 2014 Class - Jul 17, 2013
- District 7 Player of the Year: LHP/OF Brendan McKay - Jul 4, 2013
- The Hotlist: 10 2014 Players Creating Buzz On Summer Circuit - Jul 3, 2013
- Revised Class of 2014 Player Rankings to be Released - May 25, 2013
- Pennsylvania Pitchers of the Week (May 2 - 8) - May 9, 2013
- Pennsylvania Notebook: A Look at Who's Hot in the Class of 2014 - May 1, 2013
- Today's Schedule Full of Intriguing Matchups - Apr 10, 2013
- Daily Roundup: April 8 Games - Apr 9, 2013
- Recruiting News: LHP Brendan McKay - Apr 1, 2013
- Preseason All-State Team Released - Mar 15, 2013
- Sneak Peek: 2013 Team Pennsylvania Roster - Mar 12, 2013
- Updated Class of 2014 Rankings - Mar 5, 2013
- Preseason Preview: Blackhawk HS (District 7) - Feb 5, 2013
- PA Notebook: Top Unsigned Class of 2014 Arms - Jan 22, 2013
- What makes a great breaking ball, and who has the best - Jan 12, 2013
- PBR Pennsylvania's Ten Most Memorable Performances of 2012 - Dec 16, 2012
- The 11 Most Promising Left-handed Pitchers in PA - Dec 15, 2012
- Updated Class of 2014 Rankings - Oct 12, 2012
- Updated and Expanded Class of 2014 Player Rankings - Aug 29, 2012
- A look at the top pitchers at the Midwest Future Games - Aug 9, 2012
- Recap of Team Pennsylvania's Hitters at the Midwest Future Games - Aug 8, 2012
- Recap of Team Pennsylvania's Pitchers at the Midwest Future Games - Aug 7, 2012
- Team Pennsylvania Wraps up Play in the Under Armour Midwest Future Games - Aug 5, 2012
- Team Pennsylvania Ties Team Michigan 5-5 in Game #1 - Aug 4, 2012
- Team Pennsylvania Pitching Rotation Announced - Jul 30, 2012
- PHSBCA All-State Teams Announced - Jul 15, 2012
- Scouting Team Pennsylvania - Jun 20, 2012
- No. 1 Ranked Blackhawk Wins WPIAL AAA Title - Jun 1, 2012
- PBR Spotlight Game for May 31st - May 31, 2012
- Pennsylvania Daily Playoff Roundup for May 21st - May 22, 2012
- PBR Spotlight Game: Thomas Jefferson vs. No. 1 Blackhawk - May 21, 2012
- Instant Classic: No. 1 Blackhawk 1, Thomas Jefferson 0 (9 innings) - May 21, 2012
- Pennsylvania Daily Roundup for May 2nd - May 3, 2012
- Blackhawk Still Perfect - Apr 14, 2012
- Potential Pennsylvania prospects to attend Super 60 Showcase - Apr 7, 2012
Summer Events Schedule
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2017 Eastern PA Top Prospect Games (INVITE ONLY) | PA | Jun 13 | Millersville University |
2017 Northern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase | PA | Jun 13 | Alderson Broaddus University |
2017 Western PA Summer Review | PA | Jun 20 | Kelly Automotive Park (Butler, PA) |
2017 Western PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | Jun 22 | Showers Field (DuBois, PA) |
2017 Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase | PA | Jun 27 | Millersville University |
2017 Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase | PA | Jul 12 | University of Charleston - Triana Field |
2017 Western PA Top Prospect Games (INVITE ONLY) | PA | Jul 18 | Iron Horse Sports Complex (Windber, PA) |
2017 Southwestern Pennsylvania College Prospect Showcase | PA | Jul 26 | Washington & Jefferson College |
2017 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) | PA | Aug 2 | Grand Park (IN) |
2017 Fall Kickoff Showcase | PA | Aug 17 | Millersville University |
Play For Team PBR (INVITE ONLY) | PA | Aug 18 | Pennsylvania |
2017 Eastern Panhandle Showcase | PA | Aug 26 | Potomac State College |
Scouting Report
5/30/14 McKay saw his pursuit of the all-time national consecutive scoreless innings record end at 72 2/3 innings when West Allegheny was able to push across two runs against him in the 4th inning. McKay showed similar numbers to previous outings this spring sitting 88-90 while touching 91 with his fastball. His curveball sat 76-78 all night and showed above average two-plane action in the early innings.
5/6/14 McKay sat 88-90 early out of a controlled, rhythmic high 3/4 arm slot. His fastball showed solid arm side run and late life. McKay also fashioned a cutter at 83-85 and a straight changed that he used infrequently at 79-81. McKay utilized his 1/7 breaking curveball routinely in the middle innings before going back to the fastball late. The lefty touched 90 as late as the 6th inning and still was 87-88 in the 7th in finishing off a 1-hit shutout that extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 58 innings.