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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Nolan McLean is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets who has made an impressive start to his MLB career. Despite having only 1 win due to lack of run support, McLean has posted elite numbers including a 2.78 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 2.39 FIP, and 32.6% strikeout rate across 8 starts. He has allowed 3 or fewer earned runs in every start this season. McLean's sweeper is elite with a .184 xBA against it, and his fastball-sinker combo reaches the upper 90s. He has recorded at least 6 strikeouts in every start this season and is viewed as the overwhelming NL Rookie of the Year favorite. His 2.32 xERA suggests he is a bonafide ace prospect.
Strengths
- + Elite strikeout rate (32.6%, 95th percentile)
- + Exceptional WHIP (0.90)
- + Low FIP (2.39)
- + Dominant sweeper with elite whiff rates
- + Fastball-sinker combo in upper 90s
- + Consistent performance (3 ER or fewer in every start)
- + Strong xERA (2.32) indicating true ace potential
- + 6-game streak of 6+ strikeouts per start
- + NL Rookie of the Year favorite
- + Excellent command and stuff development
Weaknesses
- - Only 1 win on the season due to poor run support
- - Hasn't factored into decision in 4 of last 5 starts
- - Early command issues in some outings
- - Pitching for underperforming Mets team (14-23 record)
- - Limited sample size (8 starts, 45.1 innings)
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