South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 44: Kade McClure

Kim Contreras/South Side Sox Bounce back: McClure’s rehab from 2018 knee surgery was right on schedule, as he was pitching early in 2019 spring training.Kade McClure

6´7´´

230 pounds

Throws: Right

Age: 23

2018 SSS Top Prospect Rank: 30

SSS rank among all right-handed starters in the system: 11

While McClure had a solid three seasons as a starting pitcher for the Louisville Cardinals, his numbers slipped a bit during his junior season. As a sophomore, he enjoyed a 12-0 record in 78 innings, with a 2.54 ERA and 0.88 WHIP; during that season, he allowed just 49 hits (5.65 H/9) and 20 walks (2.31 BB/9) while striking out 77 (8.88 K/9). McClure’s junior season, though good, didn’t quite surpass his…