Jack
Marino

Jack Marino: LHP/1B, (2026) Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical, MA. 5-foot-8, 175-pound lean athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was quick, had an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 78 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot and a long arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-77 mph; has running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1851). His changeup (64-65) has arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action. Had slurvey action and glove side around the zone command on his slider (60-61). (Max spin 1540; Avg 1467). 

Jack Marino: LHP/1B, (2026) out of F.W. Hartnett Middle School, is a talented MA. 5-foot-8, 190-pound two-way prospect. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 MPH with a (62.4 mph bat speed average) and (21.8 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, wide stance with a controlled load. He then uses a controlled stride to start a slightly uphill swing with good extension. During his rounds, Marino displayed good hands, the ability to use the entire field and good balance. In the infield, Marino was 72 MPH on his throws across the diamond, while showing consistent, smooth feet, a clean exchange, and sure hands. On the mound, Marino uses a long, over-the-top arm slot to produce a fastball that sits 73-74 MPH(Max spin 1676; Avg 1538) with some arm side run. The delivery is easy. He gets to a good position at the top but the shoulders begin to drift toward third base as he heads down the mound. He lands slightly open and finishes through each pitch. Marino also features a sweeping curveball (52-56 MPH) (Max spin 1460; Avg 1414) and a fading changeup (60-62 MPH).