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Physical Description:
Undersized frame. Athletic. Minimal projection in body, has not
added much to his frame since joining the organization in 2018.
Hit: From the left side, starts open and
vertical and utilizes a toe tap timing device. From the right
side, starts square and utilizes a leg lift timing device.
Average bat speed. Solid hand-eye coordination. Works counts and
sees a lot of pitches. Has some swing and miss to his game,
chases outside the zone at an above-average rate. Swing is
level, does not elevate the ball that often. Will take a walk if
he does not get anything to hit. Has shown the tendency to pull
off the ball, especially pitches outside. Struggles against
changeups and high velocity. Lacks the ability to impact the
baseball, resulting in low max exit velocities. Below-average
hit tool.
Power: Well below-average
power. Lacks strength and swing lacks lift. Gap power at best,
but will run into a home run here and there.
Run:
Average speed. Moves very well for a catcher. Good instincts;
will steal a base when the opportunity presents itself.
Field: Solid receiving skills. Athletic for the
position. Moves well behind the plate. Does a good job getting
down and blocking balls in the dirt. Solid game caller.
Potential above-average defensive profile. |
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Arm: Fringe-average arm strength. Quick release
makes up for a lack of arm strength.
Career
Notes: Son of 10-year MLB veteran catcher Eli
Marrero. Spent two seasons at Mississippi State. Did not play
much during sophomore year due to off-field issues, then
transferred to St. Thomas University. Signed for slot following
the 2018 draft. Participated in the Fall Instructional League in
2018 and 2019. Suspended for 50 games entering the 2020 season
due to a positive test for amphetamines. Participated in the
Fall Performance Program in 2021. Received an invitation to
major league spring training in 2023. Spent extended portions of
2023 and 2024 on the development list.
Summation:
Solid high minors organizational catcher. Best tools are on the
defensive side. Offensive profile is limited by lack of power.
Has carved out a role as a catcher who could move between levels
as needed when an affiliate has a roster spot it needs to fill
for a stretch.
Links
Scouting Report Update (6.1.2020) |
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