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Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 3 Austin Marozas

December 27, 2017
Phil Kerber
Associate Scout

Over the past week we have beeb counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.

Slotted at No. 3 in the countdown is RHP Austin Marozas (Minooka). Marozas has long been considered one of the top prospects in the Illinois' Class of 2017 with his extra large frame. The Kentucky Wildcat was the No. 6 ranked prospect in Illinois and No. 132 Overall. His profile saw over 6,160 views, with the single most coming on February 7th, following the 2017 Super 60.

No. 3 Austin Marozas


Scouting Report

3.17.17 - Kentucky commit. Currently ranked No. 1 in the PBR Illinois class of 2017. 6-foot-7, 240-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from a low ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a closed landing, creating a slight cross fire angle. Drop and drive causes him to occasionally get underneath the ball, flattening out the fastball. Fastball worked 89-91 mph early on in the outing, settled in 87-89 mph. Slider sat 77-79 mph with sweeping action, snapped off one that flashed swing and miss potential.

Super 60 2017 - Kentucky recruit. 6-foot-7, 240-pound right-handed pitcher, extra-large frame, wide shoulders, powerful lower half, overall hulking specimen on the mound. Showed increased velocity at the Super 60, topping at 93 mph while sitting 91-92. Works across his body from 3/4 slot, open-toe landing, moderate effort for premium velocity. Fastball has heavy feel to the arm side with run and sink. Changeup has shown improvement, 83-85 mph with arm-side sink. Slider ranged between 78-79 mph, tendency to get underneath, more lateral in action. Also threw a curveball at 77-78.


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