LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2005 National Showcase
Chris Marrero is a 2006 shortstop/third baseman from Hialeah Garden, FL with a very good body at 6-3, 200 lbs. While the tools comparison might be a bit unfair, being from Miami it is natural to look at Marrero and think of a young Alex Rodriguez physically. And that's not to critique Marrero's tools, he has some of the best tools in the 2006 class. He is an agile and quick athlete who runs the 60 in 6.92. Marrero has played as much shortstop as he's played third base and projects as a top, top defensive player at the corner position. His hands are smooth and his arm strength is as good as it gets at 91 mph with accuracy. Offensively, Marrero hits out of a tall, balanced and generates plus, plus bat speed. He slammed one ball to straight away center in BP that went at least 425' and showed the ability to turn on quality fastballs during the games. Marrero's quick hands and balanced, mature approach at the plate promise both power and average in the future. There isn't much in the way of weaknesses to his overall game. Marrero is an excellent student who has signed with Miami.