Mariano
Scalise

1.19.14 - 6-foot, 180-pound catcher, solid build shows some strength. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, solid balance. Strong swing, has some lift, pull side approach. 81 mph exit velocity. Defensively uses a short arm action out of the crouch, 71 mph arm strength, posted 2.19-2.35 pop times. Ran an 8.01 60.

10/27/13 - Strong build, physically advanced for his age, 6-foot, 180-pound catcher. Physically mature prospect, high follow in Class of 2017. Defensively showed advanced arm strength for his age, short arm action, over the top slot, with carry, lacked accuracy, 72 mph out of the crouch. Posted pop times at 2.16-2.25. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride, slight lower half collapse. Advanced bat speed, strong hands, bat path shows extension, slightly uphill, power potential, creates lift.

3/10/13 - Physically developed, advanced physical makeup for age, 6-foot, 180-pound two way player. Behind the plate showed a highly advanced arm for his age, 72 mph from the crouch. Posted pop times of 2.20-2.32, short arm action, over the top slot, showed a high level of accuracy, with carry. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, smooth load back, short stride approach. Lower half works, shows good balance. Bat path is short, shows advanced strength at the plate, gets extension, has a good feel at the plate, 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. On the mound showed a strong arm, high ¾ arm slot, regular effort. Fastball has sink, showed advanced feel for age, advanced control, 73-75 mph. Curveball lacks consistency, 60-62 mph.