Kansas City Royals: 2020 Final Mock Draft
By Cody Rickman
Kansas City Royals Mock Draft – Round 2, Pick 41: Masyn Winn, Starting Pitcher (RHP)/Shortstop
Masyn Winn is a 5’11”, 180 lb., two-way (right-handed starting pitcher and shortstop) high school prospect from Kingwood, Texas. Winn is a legitimate 18-year-old, two-way player with a cannon arm in the field and upper 90s velocity off the mound.
According to the Draft Prospect Rankings at mlb.com, Winn has the following future tool grades:
Shortstop
- Overall: 50
- Hit: 45
- Power: 50
- Run: 55
- Arm: 65
- Field: 55
Starting Pitcher
- Overall: 50
- Fastball: 60 (92 – 96 mph)
- Curveball: 60 (79 – 82 mph)
- Changeup: 55 (low 80s mph)
- Control: 50
According to the scouting report on Winn at mlb.com;
"“Winn has a higher ceiling on the mound, where he has a pair of high-spin-rate weapons in a heater that sits at 92-96 mph with riding action and a curveball that ranges from 79-82 mph. His low-80s changeup isn’t as consistent as his fastball and curve but can give him a third plus offering at its best.”"
According to the scouting report on Winn at fangraphs.com;
"“Has been into the mid-90’s and flashed an easy plus hammer but didn’t pitch this summer, so largely hasn’t been scouted on the mound. Is also a good athlete that’s a 2nd-3rd rounder as a shortstop and hitter that looks the part and flashes everyday ability. Made first pitching appearance at Jupiter in October and worked 95-98 with a plus, high-spin hook.”"
My draft analysis on Winn in Mock Draft 2.0;
"“On the mound, Winn has three above-average pitch offerings with his fastball and curveball each grading as plus pitches with their high-spin rates. His curveball with its two-plane movement (slurve), couples well with his high velocity fastball (92 – 96 mph). Winn needs to work on cleaning up his mechanics for more repeatable consistency.”"
Winn fits the bill as one of the higher ceiling players available early-on in the draft. He is a legitimate two-way player and could be middle infielder capable of hitting .250 with 15-18 home runs while pitching as number 4 type starter or high leverage reliever.
Other possibilities: Alika Williams, Blaze Jordan, and Cole Henry.