big frame, swing-and-miss stuff, and a 2026 draft stamp of approval
In the 2026 season, McKinney was Arizona’s 6-foot-5 right-hander who worked both as a starter and reliever, highlighted by an eight-strikeout debut against Michigan and 17 total appearances for the Wildcats before being selected in the 9th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by Baltimore. His separator is bat-missing upside paired with starter traits, but the real question mark has been command consistency—he was noted for erratic control and hit 14 batters in the previous season. If your team wants power and arm talent, he’s intriguing; if you need polish, he’s still a work in progress.
