The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
6-foot-6, 225-pounds; more physically defined since our last look, added strength and trimmed out. Showed an advanced four-pitch mix and starter profile moving forward. In tempo drop/drive type delivery, rides the backside, open-toed landing and finishes with intent with adept body control for size. Long and loose arm path that finishes out of a slightly elevated ¾ slot. Fastball sat 90-91 mph throughout, spun at an average rate of 2,457 rpm and did flash above-average vertical traits, too. Mixed in a hard-running sinker that he spotted down in the zone with late action and life. Lowers slot on changeup, played best to the arm-side of the plate off the sinker at 83-85 mph. Spun two breaking balls at a near 2,600 rpm average. Slider was thrown with clear conviction and intent from a lower arm slot at 77-80 mph, bullet-type spin and tighter shape. Curveball played at 75-77 mph, spun off an 11/5 plane with occasional sharp spin and more depth than slider. Size, ceiling, and polish equate to an intriguing draft follow both now and in the future.
7/06/21
Marks has a taller frame, giving him a lot of room to grow into his mechanics. He moves well for his size – with above-average pelvis and trunk rotation velocity. Striding a bit further, and landing with a firmer front leg could yield huge dividends. Marks showed plus FB spin touching 2,446 rpm at 87.45 mph and is maximizing the spin which bodes with development and growth.
3/21/21
Marks was responsible for one of the day’s most impressive overall performances. Built at a sturdy/strong 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Marks has genuine feel for four pitches, showcasing the ability to spot each at times, while the fastball and breaking balls feature high spin. He really gets down the mound, working on line, to produce an upper-80s fastball that sat 88-89 mph exclusively, reaching 90 max with natural arm-side run. The separators for Marks are his two breaking balls, a slider and curve, that each work a little differently and both break sharply with advanced spin rates, measured at an average of 2,305 and 2,441 rpm on average, respectively. The curve is 12/6 with tight/short action under the zone, while he demonstrates greater confidence in the slider, at more of an 11/5 shape that he was landing for strikes with frequency, still with biting action. He also utilizes a quality changeup, thrown at arm speed, that looks like a viable fourth pitch to round out a mix that should make Marks a high-follow uncommitted junior to know in the state.
7/02/20
6-foot-3, 210-pound right-hander; tall frame with thick/strong lower half. Marks put together a six-inning, 14-strikeout complete game on Friday – and he did not walk a batter. Marks was utilizing the slider first, a really sharp 72-75 mph offering with late bite, and he landed it for strikes when he wanted and tucked it low and away to righties for chases. The slider was spinning at an average of 2,300 RPM, too. The fastball was live through the zone, with arm-side action, mostly sitting in the 80-82 mph range, with the occasional tick below or above. Marks’ loose, quick arm speed and size have him as one of the breakout performers of the weekend.
6/19/19
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap trigger, long stride. Quick hands, long, uphill bat path, line drive type. Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Demonstrated bat strength with some effort; gap-to-gap approach. Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm action, arm slot varies between over the top and high 3/4, arm strength plays. Defense: Fields out in front in middle of body, moves towards target. Run: 8.98 runner in the 60.
6/19/19
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Tall, thick lower half; some projection. Delivery: Slow, methodical rhythm. Tall/fall type, works on line, lands square with front foot open. Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, action with high ¾ release, quick and loose out front. FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Straight four-seam type. CB: 63-66 mph. Some sharp, late bite on 11/5 plane; thrown at arm speed. CH: 69-72 mph. Slightly slows arm speed; straight change.
3/10/19
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Large frame and build. Positional Profile: 3B/1B Run: 8.99 runner in the 60. Hit: RHH. Open stance, short heel lift stride, hits off back side, slight collapse. Rotational through the contact, showed bat strength, gap to gap approach with slight effort. Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defense: Average hands, deliberate footwork, corner infield profile, sits and fields middle of frame, long exchange. Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Over the top slot, long draw and action.
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6-foot-6, 225-pounds; more physically defined since our last look, added strength and trimmed out. Showed an advanced four-pitch mix and starter profile moving forward. In tempo drop/drive type delivery, rides the backside, open-toed landing and finishes with intent with adept body control for size. Long and loose arm path that finishes out of a slightly elevated ¾ slot. Fastball sat 90-91 mph throughout, spun at an average rate of 2,457 rpm and did flash above-average vertical traits, too. Mixed in a hard-running sinker that he spotted down in the zone with late action and life. Lowers slot on changeup, played best to the arm-side of the plate off the sinker at 83-85 mph. Spun two breaking balls at a near 2,600 rpm average. Slider was thrown with clear conviction and intent from a lower arm slot at 77-80 mph, bullet-type spin and tighter shape. Curveball played at 75-77 mph, spun off an 11/5 plane with occasional sharp spin and more depth than slider. Size, ceiling, and polish equate to an intriguing draft follow both now and in the future.
Marks has a taller frame, giving him a lot of room to grow into his mechanics. He moves well for his size – with above-average pelvis and trunk rotation velocity. Striding a bit further, and landing with a firmer front leg could yield huge dividends. Marks showed plus FB spin touching 2,446 rpm at 87.45 mph and is maximizing the spin which bodes with development and growth.
Marks was responsible for one of the day’s most impressive overall performances. Built at a sturdy/strong 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Marks has genuine feel for four pitches, showcasing the ability to spot each at times, while the fastball and breaking balls feature high spin. He really gets down the mound, working on line, to produce an upper-80s fastball that sat 88-89 mph exclusively, reaching 90 max with natural arm-side run. The separators for Marks are his two breaking balls, a slider and curve, that each work a little differently and both break sharply with advanced spin rates, measured at an average of 2,305 and 2,441 rpm on average, respectively. The curve is 12/6 with tight/short action under the zone, while he demonstrates greater confidence in the slider, at more of an 11/5 shape that he was landing for strikes with frequency, still with biting action. He also utilizes a quality changeup, thrown at arm speed, that looks like a viable fourth pitch to round out a mix that should make Marks a high-follow uncommitted junior to know in the state.
6-foot-3, 210-pound right-hander; tall frame with thick/strong lower half. Marks put together a six-inning, 14-strikeout complete game on Friday – and he did not walk a batter. Marks was utilizing the slider first, a really sharp 72-75 mph offering with late bite, and he landed it for strikes when he wanted and tucked it low and away to righties for chases. The slider was spinning at an average of 2,300 RPM, too. The fastball was live through the zone, with arm-side action, mostly sitting in the 80-82 mph range, with the occasional tick below or above. Marks’ loose, quick arm speed and size have him as one of the breakout performers of the weekend.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap trigger, long stride. Quick hands, long, uphill bat path, line drive type.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Demonstrated bat strength with some effort; gap-to-gap approach.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm action, arm slot varies between over the top and high 3/4, arm strength plays.
Defense: Fields out in front in middle of body, moves towards target.
Run: 8.98 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Tall, thick lower half; some projection.
Delivery: Slow, methodical rhythm. Tall/fall type, works on line, lands square with front foot open.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, action with high ¾ release, quick and loose out front.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Straight four-seam type.
CB: 63-66 mph. Some sharp, late bite on 11/5 plane; thrown at arm speed.
CH: 69-72 mph. Slightly slows arm speed; straight change.
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Large frame and build.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Run: 8.99 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, short heel lift stride, hits off back side, slight collapse. Rotational through the contact, showed bat strength, gap to gap approach with slight effort.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Defense: Average hands, deliberate footwork, corner infield profile, sits and fields middle of frame, long exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Over the top slot, long draw and action.