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	Season	Tm	LG	BF	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	WHIP
	2024	STL	NL	86	3	0	1.96	4	3	0	23.0	16	5	5	1	2	18	0.78
	1 Season	STL	NL	86	3	0	1.96	4	3	0	23.0	16	5	5	1	2	18	0.78

*: All Star Season, Rankings AL/NL: Top 5 10 15 20,        Click for Chart.

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Season	Tm	LG	POS	G	GS	INN	TC	PO	A	E	DP	RF	FPCT%
2024	STL	NL	P	4	3	23.0	8	1	7	0	0		1.000
1 Season	STL	NL	P	4	3	23.0	8	1	7	0	0		1.000

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Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 40 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 60 | Overall: 45

A king of the K/BB ratio over his three years at UC Santa Barbara, McGreevy went to the Cardinals with the 18th overall pick in the 2021 Draft and was thought to be a potentially quick-moving innings-eater. Part of that profile has held up. Entering 2025, his 447 1/3 frames since his first full season in ’22 are the most in the Minors; only one other pitcher has at least 400. But it took that third full campaign for him to break through to St. Louis. McGreevy repeated Triple-A Memphis in 2024 and posted a 4.02 ERA with 138 strikeouts and 44 walks in 150 innings. He debuted with the MLB club and made three more starts in September, finishing with a 1.96 ERA in 23 frames in The Show.

Previously a heavy sinker-slider type, McGreevy used a more diverse arsenal in 2024 to solid effect. His 90-93 mph sinker still runs in on righties and dives under barrels, leading to heavy ground-ball rates, but he started using a 91-94 mph four-seamer more often against lefties to fight off splits. His above-average extension and quick moves to the plate helped the heaters play above the average velocity as well. His 82-85 mph slider added more sweep, averaging 11.2 inches of horizontal break at Triple-A, to maintain its status as his best pitch, and he added an 88-90 mph cutter to keep opposite-handed bats off. A mid-80s changeup and upper-70s curveball trail the others in effectiveness and usage.

McGreevy still pumps strikes and was especially good at limiting walks in his brief MLB stint. His adjustments and arsenal diversity have him looking like a bona fide backend starter for the big league club, rather than just an up-and-down arm, entering his age-24 season.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 45 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45 

McGreevy ranked second in Division I with a 10.5 K/BB ratio during his final spring at UC Santa Barbara in 2021, striking out 115 and walking only 11 in 101 2/3 innings. The Cardinals selected him 18th overall and gave him a $2.75 million bonus as a potential quick mover. He did pitch the bulk of his second full season at Triple-A Memphis with 134 1/3 innings that ranked 11th-most at the Minors’ top level, but overall results weren’t stellar as he finished with a 4.49 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 18 percent strikeout rate.  

In some ways, McGreevy feels like a pitcher out of another era. His sinking fastball averaged only 91.5 mph in 2023, but it helped him post a 52.4 percent ground-ball rate, best among Triple-A qualifiers. However, it, along with a four-seamer around the same velo, rarely missed bats and that’s a tough look in this age when whiffs are king. The former Gaucho’s best swing-and-miss and chase rates came on his mid-80s slider, thanks to its nice sweep. A 78-81 mph curveball and upper-80s changeup were below-average third and fourth options, and lefties took advantage, slugging .503 with an .887 OPS against McGreevy last season. McGreevy added an upper-80s cutter in his return to Triple-A in 2024 and featured it nicely in his MLB debut on July 31.

The 6-foot-4 hurler’s control remained as good as ever, even in Triple-A with the tighter ABS zone, and he’ll likely never get in his own way when it comes to walks. Because of that, he can eat innings in bunches. While that’s valuable, McGreevy currently lacks the stuff to be more than a No. 5 pitcher, and he may end up as a grounder-heavy bulk option or up-and-down arm. 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45

McGreevy established a promising resume at UC Santa Barbara -- the same program that produced Shane Bieber -- that included being an All-Big West reliever in 2019 and possessing a 10.5 K/BB ratio (second-best in Division I) two years later. The Cardinals selected the right-hander 18th overall in 2021 and signed him for $2.75 million. McGreevy dominated out of the gate at High-A Peoria to begin his first full season, posting a 2.58 ERA with 41 strikeouts and only four walks in 45 1/3 frames, but was in for a rude awakening upon his promotion to Double-A Springfield (4.64 ERA, 76 strikeouts in 99 innings).

The former Gaucho’s best skill remains his ability to fill up the zone, but in the Texas League, he learned what upper-level hitters can do to pitchers relying solely on polish. His low-90s sinking fastball lacked the velocity to elicit whiffs, meaning McGreevy had to rely on ground balls to get outs. Those did come in droves (his 49.8 percent GB rate was third-best among Cards full-season qualifiers). His mid-80s slider, which has nice depth, has established itself as the better breaking pitch than his downward curveball, while his mid-80s changeup shows promise but did little to hold off lefties.

Much will come down to McGreevy’s velocity. If he can squeeze out an extra half or even full grade on his sinker, then the reality of him becoming a strike-throwing No. 4 starter comes into clearer view. If that doesn’t hold, he might have to settle as a grounder-heavy bulk pitcher out of the bullpen.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50

McGreevy went from undrafted out of a California high school in 2018 to ranking second among Division I hurlers with a 10.5 K/BB ratio for UC Santa Barbara three years later, making a stop as an All-Big West reliever in 2019 along the way. He showed an improved arsenal to post a 2.92 ERA with 115 strikeouts and only 11 walks in 101 2/3 innings in his Draft year. The Cardinals made him their first selection at No. 18 overall and went a bit below slot to sign him for $2.75 million. McGreevy made seven brief appearances between the Florida Complex League and Low-A Palm Beach to get his feet wet in pro ball.

The 6-foot-4 right-hander’s special ability to fill up the zone has been his calling card since his first days as a Gaucho, and it’s promising that it held up even as his stuff ticked up. He throws a sinking fastball that gets into the mid-90s to headline the four-pitch mix. He spins the ball with two different breaking balls. His slider was a little ahead of his curve going into pro ball, though either could develop into above-average pitches in time. An average changeup that he can spot as well keeps hitters on their toes and can be handy against left-handers.

McGreevy became UC Santa Barbara’s highest-drafted pitcher since Shane Bieber went in the fourth round in 2016. Bieber was also known for being a control artist before his stuff ticked up in pro ball. No one should set expectations that high on McGreevy just yet, but his diverse arsenal and ability to locate could fuel a quick trip toward the St. Louis rotation.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60 | Overall: 50

Undrafted out of high school, McGreevy pitched out of the UC Santa Barbara bullpen as a freshman in 2019, earning First Team All-Big West honors in the process. He made a successful transition to the rotation in 2020, only to have that move cut short after four starts. He picked up where he left off in 2021 as the Gauchos’ Friday night starter, raising his Draft stock considerably with a mix of improved stuff and advanced pitchability. The Cardinals liked what they saw and grabbed him 18th overall before handing him a $2.75 million bonus.

The 6-foot-4 McGreevy has always thrown a lot of strikes, walking just over two batters per nine innings in 2019-2020 combined. That continued this year, and he became even more interesting with harder and sharper stuff. His fastball is now up in the mid-90s consistently and thrown with good sinking movement. He has two distinct breaking pitches, with his solid slider a touch ahead of his developing curveball. He knows how to mix in an average changeup as well.

McGreevy’s uptick in stuff has not come at the expense of his control, with his stuff playing up even more because of his ability to command all four pitches. That elevated his Draft stock, and he now has the distinction of being the earliest-drafted Gaucho since Shane Bieber was a fourth-rounder in 2016.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60 | Overall: 50

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Undrafted out of high school, McGreevy pitched out of the UC Santa Barbara bullpen as a freshman in 2019, earning First Team All-Big West honors in the process. He made a successful transition to the rotation in 2020, only to have that move cut short after just four starts. He picked up where he left off in 2021 as the Gauchos’ Friday night starter, raising his Draft stock considerably with a mix of improved stuff and advanced pitchability.

The 6-foot-4 McGreevy has always thrown a lot of strikes, walking just over two batters per nine innings in 2019-2020 combined. That continued this year, and he became even more interesting with harder and sharper stuff. His fastball is now up to 96 mph consistently, sitting around 93 mph and thrown with good sinking movement. He has two distinct breaking pitches, with his solid slider a touch ahead of his developing curveball. He knows how to mix in an average changeup as well.

McGreevy’s uptick in stuff has not come at the expense of his control, with his stuff playing up even more because of his ability to command all four pitches. That’s allowed him to move into top two round consideration, which would make him the earliest-drafted Gaucho since All-Star Shane Bieber was a fourth-rounder in 2016.

Awards

Baseball America Triple-A All-Star

Year	Team
2024

MID Pitcher of the Month

Month	Team
04/2022

MID Pitcher of the Week

Week	Team
04/17/2022

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/23/2025	St. Louis Cardinals optioned RHP Michael McGreevy to Memphis Redbirds.
	03/23/2025	Memphis Redbirds activated RHP Michael McGreevy.
	09/18/2024	St. Louis Cardinals recalled RHP Michael McGreevy from Memphis Redbirds.
	08/01/2024	St. Louis Cardinals optioned RHP Michael McGreevy to Memphis Redbirds.
	07/31/2024	St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of RHP Michael McGreevy from Memphis Redbirds.
	03/07/2024	St. Louis Cardinals Prospects activated RHP Michael McGreevy.
	01/10/2024	St. Louis Cardinals invited non-roster RHP Michael McGreevy to spring training.
	04/22/2023	RHP Michael McGreevy assigned to Memphis Redbirds from Springfield Cardinals.
	04/22/2023	Memphis Redbirds activated RHP Michael McGreevy.
	01/17/2023	St. Louis Cardinals invited non-roster RHP Michael McGreevy and to spring training.
	05/24/2022	RHP Michael McGreevy assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Peoria Chiefs.
	05/24/2022	RHP Michael McGreevy assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Peoria Chiefs.
	04/05/2022	RHP Michael McGreevy assigned to Peoria Chiefs from Palm Beach Cardinals.
	08/26/2021	RHP Michael McGreevy assigned to Palm Beach Cardinals from FCL Cardinals.
	08/13/2021	FCL Cardinals activated RHP Michael McGreevy.
	07/16/2021	RHP Michael McGreevy assigned to FCL Cardinals.
	07/16/2021	St. Louis Cardinals signed RHP Michael McGreevy.
	07/02/2021	RHP Michael McGreevy and assigned to College Workout.