LHP Mackenzie Gore
I remember watching a young Mackenzie Gore on the mound for the Minor League affiliate Fort Wayne Tincaps back in 2018. Sometimes when you watch a young prospect in the minors you just know if that prospect will be a future star.
VIDEO: Top @Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore (@Mgore181) returned to the mound today after a second stint on the disabled list. By far his best start of the season so far. 2 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks. 🔥🔥🔥 @TinCaps @madfriars @EVT_News @PadresProspects pic.twitter.com/2Os2fDCH8G
— Petar Hood (@PetarHood) June 10, 2018
Gore’s confidence and overall poise on the mound has been a huge indicator towards his much improved approach on the mound this season.
10 strikeouts for MacKenzie Gore 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iXWARqOt9G
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 28, 2022
All of the talk with the San Diego Padres has been centered around Musgrove, but let’s not overlook Gore’s 4-1 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP. Gore has 18 less innings pitched than Musgrove, and only has seven fewer strikeouts (64-57). As a young pitcher, Gore attacks the strike zone with plus stuff and manages to get ahead on counts quickly. As an early candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year Award, Gore could also receive some recognition next month for the All-Star Game if he continues his overpowering play on the mound.