CSN Bay Area · May 25, 2020
Giants scout compared Mark McGwire to better Dave Kingman as prospect
How Giants' Will Clark once used roofing nails to fix Kevin Mitchell's batIt was clear when watching Mark McGwire at USC that he was set for stardom in the big leagues. McGwire was an eighth-round pick in high school but then dominated for the Trojans.
When Giants scout George Genovese saw McGwire play in March of 1984, he was blown away.
"This boy has outstanding power," Genovese wrote in his official scouting report. "... I feel he will be a good power hitter as he makes good contact and hits to all field with power. He is a tough out at the plate and it takes a good curve ball or excellent pitch to get him out."
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