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| McGuire behind the plate |
After watching Reese McGuire at Safeco Field back on April 6th, I'm sure of two things: 1) He must provide his ID when he attends an R-rated movie and 2) Although he went hitless with a strikeout in four at-bats, he helped his pitchers calm down and get out of pitching jams. He reminds me of former Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, with his leadership skills and team-first attitude. McGuire is also a good hitter with amazing plate discipline. Despite the fact that McGuire is committed to a college in San Diego, he has gained the interest of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team that hasn't had a winning season since Bill Clinton was in office! They do need a catcher, though and McGuire will likely be a key component for the Bucs future if they pick him!
Update: He officially signed with the Pirates as the 14th overall pick! http://wapc.mlb.com/pit/play/?content_id=27805709&c_id=pit#
McGuire's 20-80 rating scale:
Hitting ability: 70
Defensive ability: 80
Baserunning ability: 60
Leadership ability: 80
