Adam Macko Dominant When Healthy
1 year agoToronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Adam Macko is an impressive starter who has used 2023 to show what he can do when healthy, given the fact that he made just 17 outings over the two seasons prior. Born in Slovakia, the southpaw went to high school in Alberta before the Mariners made him their seventh-round pick in 2019. He found his way to Toronto in last offseason's Teoscar Hernandez trade. The 22-year-old's fastball sits in the mid-90s, and FanGraphs grades his fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup all as plus offerings. This advanced repertoire makes him a candidate to excel in the rotation long-term. During his latest outing this past week, Macko delivered five hitless innings. He allowed zero runs and just two walks while amassing eight strikeouts, ultimately earning the win. Walks have definitely been an issue for him before, but the upside with his impressive repertoire and strikeout rate is too exciting to ignore.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs