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2016 National Showcase
James Marinan is a 2017 RHP/1B with a 6-5 220 lb. frame from Boynton Beach, FL who attends Park Vista Community HS. Long and lean athletic build, very athletic look, has some projection physically. High energy delivery, falls off to the first base side on release, arm tends to stay behind, tight high 3/4's arm slot. Fastball topped out at 88 mph, mostly straight, will have to improve ability to get fastball glove side. Change up was his best pitch, stays more directional in his delivery and throws quality strikes down and glove side. Slurve type breaking ball. Two-way prospect who might have a higher ceiling in the field. Very athletic actions at first base, could be a plus defender at that position. Right handed hitter who hits from a wide base with a deep load, has quick hands and a direct path to the ball, lots of bat speed and strength at contact, line drive swing plane, has leverage at contact. Verbal commitment to Miami.