Rafael Marchan
Born:
02/25/1999 (Age: 25)
Bats:
Both
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 170
Primary Position: C
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 170
Primary Position: C
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as international free agent July 3, 2015 (PHI)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | July 14th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 4x -- April/July 2019 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | Lakewood BlueClaws |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
"Pocket rocket" body type that's ideal for catching. Short, stocky, boxy muscle w/ thick+flexible lower-half.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2022 | P | 40 | Bench | High |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 30 | 45 | Aggressive swing from both sides of the plate; hands work in quick loop, hard contact when squared; don't see offensive impact for everyday role, but projects to hold his own w/ the bat. |
| Aggressive swing from both sides of the plate; hands work in quick loop, hard contact when squared; don't see offensive impact for everyday role, but projects to hold his own w/ the bat. | |||
| Game Power | 20 | 40 | Raw power not coming into game action right now. Could be 8-12 HR type over full season at maturity, but not sure if his bat will get him in the lineup for enough ABs. |
| Raw power not coming into game action right now. Could be 8-12 HR type over full season at maturity, but not sure if his bat will get him in the lineup for enough ABs. | |||
| Raw Power | 40 | 45 | Muscular, mature frame gives some present raw power. More ability to drive the ball from RH side of the plate. Projects for a bit more as body fully fills out. |
| Muscular, mature frame gives some present raw power. More ability to drive the ball from RH side of the plate. Projects for a bit more as body fully fills out. | |||
| Run | 40 | 30 | Below-avg runner w/ thick lower-half, will lose another step as the wear-and-tear of catching takes its toll. Not a part of his game. |
| Below-avg runner w/ thick lower-half, will lose another step as the wear-and-tear of catching takes its toll. Not a part of his game. | |||
| Field | 50 | 60 | Excellent defensive tools, already extremely polished behind the plate, chance to be a true plus gloveman at catcher. Advanced overall actions, low targets, blocks very well to both sides; like his leadership and intellect, leads a staff. |
| Excellent defensive tools, already extremely polished behind the plate, chance to be a true plus gloveman at catcher. Advanced overall actions, low targets, blocks very well to both sides; like his leadership and intellect, leads a staff. | |||
| Throw | 55 | 55 | Above-avg arm, not afraid to show it off. Throws behind runners often and can pick guys off from his knees. Lightning-quick transfer and release; strong carry through target; clean footwork and accuracy. |
| Above-avg arm, not afraid to show it off. Throws behind runners often and can pick guys off from his knees. Lightning-quick transfer and release; strong carry through target; clean footwork and accuracy. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Average | Average |
| Instincts | Plus | Plus |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Good body for catching w/ extremely advanced defensive tools. Plus glove at premium position gives upside of solid bench option.
