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2016 Atlantic Coast Underclass Showcase
Marcus Brown is a 2018 1B/RHP with a 6-0 195 lb. frame from Silver Spring, MD who attends Dematha Catholic High School. Medium build and frame, strength throughout, athleticism, very projectable, and room to continue to add strength and refine frame. Posted a 7.12 time in the 60 yard dash. Primary first basemen, developing receiver, smooth arm action, and arm strength up to 77 mph. At the plate, started with an open stance, wide base, high hand set, high back elbow, and a pull side approach. Showed quick hands through the zone with ability to impact the ball off the barrel. Showed power potential with a home run in batting practice. Lift and leverage out front with torque through lower half. Also pitched, started with a leg raise to belt, first base side of rubber start, closed landing, long arm action, and threw from an extended three quarter arm slot. Jumps off back leg to drive with a heel turn finish down the mound. Uptempo delivery and looked to pitch backwards. Fastball worked 74-77 mph with short arm side life and best movement in the higher end of the velocity range. Showed a curveball with 11/5 shape and developing feel with a harder slider with depth and 10/4 shape. Changeup as well with slight sink and slowed down arm speed at 71 mph.