AB 163
AVG .209
OBP .236
SLG .258
HR 1
  • Full name Christopher Marrero
  • Born 07/02/1988 in Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 229 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Monsignor Edward Pace
  • Debut 08/27/2011
  • Drafted in the 1st round (15th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2006 (signed for $1,625,000).
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    Marrero entered his senior season with high expectations, and by most accounts did not live up to them. He held down the starting third base job since his sophomore season at Monsignor Pace, and asserted himself as the nation's top prep position player in the fall, displaying remarkable power at a showcase in Orlando. Marrero has the look scouts savor. Tall, strong, lean and loose, he shows average to plus tools in all five categories, with 70 power on the 20-to-80 scale. His swing has good leverage and he can drive balls out to all parts of the park. He has adequate plate discipline and good pitch recognition. He hasn't shown an ability to make consistent hard contact, but remains high on draft boards based on projection and power. He needs to improve his plate coverage, as he prefers to pull the ball, and tends to fly open and miss pitches on the outer half. He has well-above-average arm strength and shows some ability to make accurate throws from different arm angles and on the run. Some scouts envision him moving to first base or left field, developing into a player the ilk of Pat Burrell. Marrero's power potential won't let him slide out of the first round.

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  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Washington Nationals in 2009
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Washington Nationals in 2008
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Carolina League in 2007
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the South Atlantic League in 2007
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Washington Nationals in 2007
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Washington Nationals in 2007

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