Nic
Mari

6/21/18 - (Ed Santa Showcase) 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic frame. From behind the plate he showed arm strength and has quickness to his release. Has good, fluid footwork and throws with an ideal catcher's arm action. Produced pop times ranging from 2.01-2.08 and reached a top velocity of 78 mph on his throws to second base. Also plays as an above average defender in the infield. Has good, fluid footwork and shows the ability to cover ground while moving well laterally. Fields with his hands out in front of his body and has the arm strength to stay on the left side of the infield, recording a top velocity of 77 mph. Right-handed hitter showed a combination of bat speed/strength at the plate. Starts from a slightly open stance getting himself squared back up to even before he swings. Showed the ability to hit the ball to both sides of the field during his round of batting practice in the cage. Reached a top exit velocity of 86 mph and ran a 7.45 60-yard dash.