Marcus
Protz

1.18.15 - 6-foot, 200-pound athletic and strong right-handed hitting catcher hits from a balanced setup, short stride, closes off shoulders at load, right-center/up the middle approach with line drives during batting practice, struggles to pull, 78 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, pop times ranged from 2.16-2.26 down to second, 74 mph from the crouch from high ¾ arm slot, some run on throws to second, average hands receiving. Ran a 7.69 60. On the mound, fastball sat from 74-78 mph from long, high ¾, sweepy arm slot, with arm side run. Impressed throwing three pitches for strikes, including 62-64 mph curveball with 11/5 shape, gradual break and 69-73 mph changeup with arm side run.