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Malcom McKinney

On May the 24th, 2012 it was the Rock River Rats playing host to the New York Ninjas, and the 3,565 fans were treated to a No-Hitter.

The Jersey Jesters 70th Rd Pick, Malcom McKinney did so on just 107 pitches, 73 of which were strikes.

On the season in 11 games, McKinney has started 9 and currently has a 1.43 era, in 69 innings allowing 42 hits, a homer—and walking 17 while striking out 55. His WHIP is 0.86.

Drafted as an afterthought, McKinney plays in the system of a team whose currently 10th in SP ERA and has injuries to boot. With the team currently sitting at 29-41 (.414) one wonders if the team would give the 26-year old lefty from Alabama a shot on the big league team.

"It wouldn't hurt," cited ABL GM Mike Brouillette after looking through McKinney's makeup, "Our scout has him at 9/7/13, a 1.5* in our book; though fully developed with four pitches. Three of which grade out at least average. I'd say it's worth a look. Don't quote me on this, but if he's still hovering in the minors come late-July, we may call up Jersey and see if we can do something. We like good young pitchers in So Cal."

McKinney is on a MLC and has 3 option years remaining, indicating the franchise may be letting the lefty develop a tad more before pulling his card.

Either way, McKinney will certainly see the bigs at some points. ... With Jersey? Only he knows.