Nolan McLean Set for Second Major League Start, Showcasing Elite Spin Rate

New York Mets 24-year-old Nolan McLean is slated to make his second big-league start on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. McLean previously impressed in his MLB debut with an eight-strikeout gem against the Seattle Mariners, featuring a world-class curveball that averaged 3,279 rotations per minute. Originally a two-way player in college, McLean has excelled since focusing solely on pitching, becoming a key arm for the Mets as they seek a rotation boost.