Super 60 Spotlight: Marius Balandis
January 24, 2017
Player: Marius Balandis
Position: RHP
Class: 2017
State Rank: 10
Overall Rank: 188
High School: St. Laurence
State: IL
Commitment: Uncommitted
Height: 6-2
Weight: 191
Bats/Throws: R/R
Max Fastball: 92
Fastball: 87-89
Curveball: 68-69
Changeup: 78-80
Slider: 71-75
Balandis, originally from Lithuania, stands at 6-foot-2, 191 pounds and pitches for the Lithuanian National Team. He has an athletic, wiry-strong frame and works out of a high-3/4 slot with a quick, athletic arm and high front side. He creates some down angle and sits 88-90 mph, getting up to 92 in the past. His breaking ball shows erratic shape and command due to an inconsistent release point, but sits 68-69. His changeup ranges from 78-80.
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