Nolan McLean: Mets Pitcher's World Baseball Classic Debut

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Nolan McLean, the 24-year-old right-hander for the New York Metz, stands out on Team USA's

World Baseball Classic roster.

Surrounded by side young winners and all-stars, this picture with only eight major league

starts could land a huge role for the Americans.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has him starting their fourth pool game Tuesday against undefeated

Italy.

Paul Schien's lines up for the semi-finals to push them to the final where McLean might

follow.

McLean's path began as a two-way player, drafted in the third round from Oklahoma State in 2023.

He even tried quarterbacked there before focusing on pitching, which propelled him fast through

the minors.

In 2025, he debuted strong in the majors with a 2.06 ERA over 48 innings.

The Metz won seven of his eight starts, thanks to his strikeout rate and low walk numbers.

His arsenal features a 95-mile per hour fastball touching 98, a power sinker, sweeper, curveball,

cutter, and change-up.

At $791,500, he's a steel hitting into the tournament's key matches.

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