Ep. 42 - Ace Reliever to Ranger: JD McReynolds and his Journey from Central Missouri to the Pros

Sit down with us as we talk to Central Missouri RHP JD McReynolds, who was selected in the 10th round by the Texas Rangers.This past season, McReynolds was virtually unhittable, going an undefeated 8-0 with a miniscule 1.41 ERA over 57.1 innings of work. He displayed exceptional strikeout ability, fanning 95 batters while allowing opposing hitters to a paltry .152 batting average against. Throughout his illustrious career at Central Missouri, McReynolds was a true workhorse, making 73 appearances and amassing a remarkable 21-2 record with 14 saves and an outstanding 1.78 ERA. In 121.1 career innings, he surrendered just 24 earned runs on 63 hits, while piling up 200 strikeouts against only 56 walks.McReynolds, a four-time All-American, features a low 90s fastball complemented by a standout changeup and a sharp slider, giving him a formidable three-pitch mix.