Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 3 Austin Marozas
December 27, 2017
Over the past week we have beeb counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
Slotted at No. 3 in the countdown is RHP Austin Marozas (Minooka). Marozas has long been considered one of the top prospects in the Illinois' Class of 2017 with his extra large frame. The Kentucky Wildcat was the No. 6 ranked prospect in Illinois and No. 132 Overall. His profile saw over 6,160 views, with the single most coming on February 7th, following the 2017 Super 60.
No. 3 Austin Marozas
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Videos
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Player News
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 3 Austin Marozas - Dec 27, 2017
- Class of 2019 Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 16, 2017
- Chicagoland Open: Preview - Aug 15, 2017
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 8, 2017
- Illinois Draft Preview - Jun 5, 2017
- Minooka Outlasts No. 13 Plainfield South - May 17, 2017
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 2 Plainfield South - Mar 15, 2017
- 2017 Super 60: Complete RHP Analysis - Mar 3, 2017
- 2017 Super 60: Illinois Analysis - Feb 14, 2017
- PBR Podcast: Super 60 Recap - Feb 8, 2017
- The Rode Show: Super 60 Highlights - Feb 8, 2017
- 2017 Super 60: Stats Story - Feb 7, 2017
- 2017 Super 60: Illinois Quick Hits - Feb 6, 2017
- 2017 Illinois Super 60 Preview - Feb 4, 2017
- Super 60 Spotlight: Austin Marozas - Jan 11, 2017
- 2017: A Look Forward - Jan 2, 2017
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2016: No. 3 Austin Marozas - Dec 28, 2016
- 2017 Overall Rankings: Most Commitments - Nov 22, 2016
- The Rode Show: Wilberto Rivera (PR) Bumps 96 - Oct 21, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2017 Players Of The Summer - Sep 14, 2016
- The Buzz: Future Games Participants Make Commitments - Aug 19, 2016
- Area Code Games: Wednesday Notebook - Aug 11, 2016
- Area Code Games: Sunday/Monday Notebook - Aug 9, 2016
- The Buzz: Marozas Reopens Recruiting - Jul 29, 2016
- PBR Midwest ProCase: Pitcher Analysis - Jul 18, 2016
- Updated 2017 Overall Rankings Released - Jul 12, 2016
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 12, 2016
- 4A Sectional Semifinals: Plainfield South Tops Minooka - Jun 2, 2016
- No. 6 Plainfield North, Corrigan Shutout No. 21 Plainfield South - May 5, 2016
- Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 18, 2016
- Preseason All-State: Right-Handed Pitching Analysis - Mar 16, 2016
- Preseason Top 25 Team Countdown: No. 16 Plainfield South - Mar 10, 2016
- Preseason All-State: Stats Posted - Feb 16, 2016
- Q&A with Mississippi State Commit Austin Marozas - Dec 14, 2015
- The Buzz: Austin Marozas (IL) Commits To Mississippi State - Dec 11, 2015
- Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where? - Dec 11, 2015
- Updated Overall 2017 Rankings Released - Nov 20, 2015
- Illinois 2017 Rankings: Risers - Nov 18, 2015
- Illinois 2017 Rankings Updated - Nov 17, 2015
- Class of 2017 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 13, 2015
- Class of 2017 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 12, 2015
- Underclass Showcase Preview Story: Roster and Check-in Times - Oct 21, 2015
- Class of 2017 Showcase: Stats Posted - Oct 20, 2015
- Class of 2017 Showcase Preview: Austin Marozas - Oct 15, 2015
- Class of 2017 Showcase Preview Story: Roster and Check-in Times - Oct 14, 2015
- The Hotlist: Recent 2017 Standouts - Sep 30, 2015
- Chicagoland Open: Top Overall Prospects - Sep 13, 2015
- Chicagoland Open: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 11, 2015
- PTA Legends Win Labor Day Challenge: Full Recap - Sep 8, 2015
- Labor Day Challenge: Game Recaps and Scout Blog - Sep 6, 2015
- Labor Day Challenge: Top Tier Preview - Sep 4, 2015
- Chicagoland Open: Stats Posted - Aug 25, 2015
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 9, 2015
- Plainfield South updends No. 8 St. Charles North - Apr 19, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Feb 17, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Pitching Analysis - Feb 13, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Tools Breakdown - Jan 20, 2015
- Underclass Invitational Showcase Preview - Jan 14, 2015
- Updated 2017 Overall Rankings: Illinois Prospects - Dec 9, 2014
- Updated Illinois Class of 2017 Rankings: Prospects New to the Rankings - Dec 2, 2014
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 24, 2014
- Underclass Showcase: Pitching Analysis - Nov 21, 2014
Top Ten Most Viewed Profiles
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 1 Alek Thomas 12/29/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 2 Quinn Priester 12/28/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 3 Austin Marozas 12/27/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 4 Reid Detmers 12/26/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 5 Grant Leader 12/25/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 6 Branden Comia 12/22/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 7 Zaid Walker 12/21/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 8 Marius Balandis 12/20/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 9 Brendan Murphy 12/19/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 10 Donivan Williams 12/18/17
Scouting Report
3.17.17 - Kentucky commit. Currently ranked No. 1 in the PBR Illinois class of 2017. 6-foot-7, 240-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from a low ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a closed landing, creating a slight cross fire angle. Drop and drive causes him to occasionally get underneath the ball, flattening out the fastball. Fastball worked 89-91 mph early on in the outing, settled in 87-89 mph. Slider sat 77-79 mph with sweeping action, snapped off one that flashed swing and miss potential.
Super 60 2017 - Kentucky recruit. 6-foot-7, 240-pound right-handed pitcher, extra-large frame, wide shoulders, powerful lower half, overall hulking specimen on the mound. Showed increased velocity at the Super 60, topping at 93 mph while sitting 91-92. Works across his body from 3/4 slot, open-toe landing, moderate effort for premium velocity. Fastball has heavy feel to the arm side with run and sink. Changeup has shown improvement, 83-85 mph with arm-side sink. Slider ranged between 78-79 mph, tendency to get underneath, more lateral in action. Also threw a curveball at 77-78.