Charlie
Marisca

Formerly ranked No. 42 in Illinois’ 2022 class. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound backstop showcased a smooth left handed swing with a narrow base; showing the ability to drive the ball to all fields with a max exit velocity of 95.4 mph and max distance of 341’. Behind the plate, Marisca produced a top pop-time of 1.94 seconds; reaching up to 81 mph from the chute with some length to his draw out of the glove.  

Decommitted from Missouri.

Positional Profile: C. One of the top left-handed hitting catchers in the state.
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Compact, strong build, developed lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open, short leg-lift timing trigger, hangs foot. Quick hands, works gap to gap, natural lift and fluid rhythm
Power: 94.7 max exit velocity, averaged 88.61 mph. 340’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 82 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flashed carry.
Defense: 1.99-2.08 pop times. Steady hands, quiet receiver of the baseball, works to present pitches in and around the zone, quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with lean muscle.
Hit: LHH. Balanced quiet setup, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger.  Simple swing, stays balanced, lets the ball travel, quick bat, natural lift in swing and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action. Throws flashed carry.
Defense: 1.94-2.00 pop times. Athletic out of the chute, quick glove-to-hand, replaces feet and front shoulder stays closed.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for position.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, loads hands and weight back, stride is short, good balance through contact. Above average bat speed, slight uphill plane, creates gap to gap contact, hard off the bat at times.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Plays with carry and accuracy, short over the top action.
Defense: 1.97-2.08 pop times. Quick footwork and exchange, sets up tall, gains ground with forward momentum out of the crouch.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. Athletic gait, strong runner.