Deven Marrero 2012 Draft Profile

Player:  Deven Marrero
Position:  SS
School:  Arizona State
Date of Birth:  8/25/1990
Height/Weight:  6’1/180
Bats/Throws:  R/R
Class Of:  2013
Previously Drafted:  2009, 17th Rd, Reds

Scouting Report:

Deven Marrero is on most top 10 lists for the 2012 draft and has even been mentioned as a possibility for the first overall selection. 

Marrero is a plus defender and should stick at shortstop professionally.  He shows good instincts in the field.  He has soft hands and a plus arm.

Marrero lacks top bat speed, but does make solid contact.  He has quick hands and a smooth line drive swing.  There is a little bit of pop in his bat and some expect him to develop more power, but he profiles much more as a doubles hitter than a home run hitter at the next level.  He is also likely to strikeout at a fair rate. 

Marrero is most often ranked as a top 10 selection in 2012, but I see the 15-20 range as more likely.

Awards/Achievements:

• 2011 CCBL All-Star
• 2011 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
• 2011 2nd Team Academic All-District VIII
• 2011 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year
• 2011 1st Team All-Pac 10
• 2011 ABCA 2nd Team All-West Region
• 2011 2nd Team Academic All-Pac 10
• 2010 All-Tempe Regional Team
• 2010 All-Pac 10 Honorable Mention
• 2010 2nd Team NCBWA Freshman All-American
• 2010 1st Team Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American

Quotes:

Links:

• Arizona State
• YouTube- batting practice
• YouTube- battin vs. Japan
• Bullpen Banter

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