Marcus
Downing

Marcus Downing (Pinnacle, 2024)

Lanky build with upside, room to add strength. 7.79 runner in the 60. (OF) 79 mph, direct routes to the baseball. Consistent timing to release, gets into his back leg to throw. Ball has good carry to target. Arm is one of his best tools. (Hitting) RH. Max EV 86.3 mph. Max Dist. 274 feet. Sets up with a base outside of shoulder width and a slight bend in the knees. Stance is slightly open with hands held above the back shoulder and slightly pushed back. Stride is direct to pitcher, gains some ground. Long levers. Hands are loaded downward from starting position. Leads with the knob well, attacks the inner half of the baseball. Gets to the top half of the baseball, creates back spin flight. Could benefit from shortening the stride and keeping everything tighter and on time. Getting on plane earlier could turn more of his GB contact into LD contact.

Game Results: 1-3 BB

Marcus Downing, Pinnacle (AZ), 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/C Upside as a hitter and pitcher pending physical development.
Body: 6-foot-2, 155-pounds. Slim and lanky build with upside, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, base is just outside of shoulder width with hands held just off the back shoulder.  Long stride, makes base wide at contact. Swing is flat and direct.
Power: 84.69 max exit velocity, averaged 81.56 mph. 284’ max distance. Gets on top and inside the ball well, lot of line drive/ground ball contact. Consistent with the barrel.
Arm:  OF - 76 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Throws were low and through the cut off with some true flight.
Defense: Approaches the ball with confidence and is consistent with the glove and transfer.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

Marcus Downing, Pinnacle (AZ), 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/C Upside as a hitter and pitcher pending physical development.
Body: 6-foot-2, 155-pounds. Slim and lanky build with upside, room to add strength.
Delivery: Consistent with delivery, timing with separation is good and uses his lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. Delivers from a high 3/4 slot. Easy arm action.
FB: T76.6, 75.19-76.51 mph. FB has some ride with a high IVB. Commands the ball both sides of the plate.  T2080, 2172 average rpm.
CB: 61.90-63.75 mph. Spins the CB well, has a good shape and potential to be an out pitch. Misses were high due to release point.  T2164, 2217 average rpm.
CH: 69.52-71.79 mph. More of a straight CH. Command was inconsistent.  T1493, 1551 average rpm.

Marcus Downing, Pinnacle (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF Has some upside and should improve greatly as he starts to mature physically.
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Thin, long legs with high waist, limited strength, still maturing.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slightly spread out open stance. Uses a small leg lift to transfer some weight to the back leg, landing softly. Loads hands slightly down & back.  Short downward swing plane with developing bat speed. GB/LD contact with opposite field approach. Should improve with added strength.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. C - 64 mph. OF - 73 mph. Average arm strength at this time, showed some carry & accuracy.
Defense: 2.31-2.52 pop times. Clean athletic footwork in the OF with relaxed first step. Lengthy exchanges with slower feet behind the plate.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. Heavier feet, slowed down towards the end.