There’s a reason why MacKenzie Gore is ranked as one of the best prospects in the game. The San Diego Padres’ third overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft has generally performed well at each level in the minors, despite posting a 4.15 ERA in his final five starts of the 2019 season for Double-A Amarillo.
In all, he posted a 1.69 ERA in 20 starts between High-A and Double-A last year while striking out 135 batters in 101.1 innings with a .164 average. His high leg kick brings back memories of Dontrelle Willis, which helps create deception on all of his pitches.