TRACK RECORD: McCormick entered pro ball with little fanfare as a 21st-round senior sign for $1,000 out of Division II Millersville (Pa.). He quietly performed well up through Triple-A in 2019, made hard contact at the alternate training site in 2020 and even earned a spot on the Astros' postseason roster, though he didn't play. He played winter ball in the Dominican Republic after the season.

SCOUTING REPORT: McCormick has excellent strike-zone judgment and had more walks than strikeouts in his last full season in 2019. That disciplined approach helps him frequently get on base. When McCormick does swing, he has solid bat-to-ball skills, average raw power and a knack for getting the ball airborne. More pull-oriented earlier in his career, McCormick is best when he stays through the middle of the field and uses the right-center gap. McCormick has played all three outfield spots with most of his time in the corners. He's a tick above-average runner who could handle center field, but he is a plus defender in a corner with good instincts and reactions off the bat.

THE FUTURE: There isn't much projection left with McCormick, whom some scouts see as a reserve outfielder. There's a chance he can be an everyday player who chips in with his on-base skills and glove.