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The inning that tested Mets’ Nolan McLean and his answer that brought Citi Field to its feet
The first pitch was a ball. The second, Rodríguez lined toward McLean, who fielded the ball on one hop behind his back, and then had the presence of mind to throw to second for a chance at a double-play.
McLean showed off a five-pitch arsenal that included a high-70s curveball, a high-80s sweeper, a 90-mph cutter and sinkers and fastballs both measured in the high 90s. He limited the Mariners to one hit in 10 plate appearances with a runner on base.
McLean throws with incredible spin, which has fueled his rise through the minors: "He can make the ball do crazy stuff."
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Rising Apple on MSNNY Mets rookie Nolan McLean is going to need a new nickname, how about...
The New York Mets have been running out of remedies for their pitching problems, but on Saturday, a rookie arrived with just the right prescription. Nolan McLea
Nolan McLean is as advertised. In fact, in his MLB debut, he had a start only matched by one of the most-hyped young pitchers in Mets history. McLean went 5.1 innings on Saturday and struck out eight without allowing a run.
As reported by SNY's Andy Martino, one scout believes the Mets made the right call in opting for McLean over Sproat, noting that McLean is slightly ahead in his development.