Nolan McLean's Curveball Dazzles in Mets Debut

On March 31st, the New York meds dropped a close one to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday

thanks to some late bullpen moves that didn't pan out.

But the bright spot was Ricky Nolan McLean kicking off his season with a strong five innings,

allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight.

His curveball stole the show, spinning over 3,000 RPM for nasty break and an 80% with rate.

It swung and missed four times on just five curves, and he piled up 12 empty swings overall

across his pitches.

Even with Brandon Lowe crushing the double and homer off him, reactions online highlight

McLean's upside over the blimish, Lowe's been on fire since opening day, and it's way

too early to doubt the kid with his full arsenal.

McLean posted a sharp 2.06 ERA last year, over 48 big league innings, and the meds are

banking on his velocity and secondary stuff.

To make him a front line as soon, meanwhile, their rotation depth looks solid, with prospects

like Christian Scott and Jonathan honing up in AAA, setting the stage for McLean to,

anchor a deeper staff all year.

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