Commitment Spotlight: Marshall Williams
November 9, 2020
Today, We had the pleasure of catching up with 2021 SS/C Marshall Williams of Sunnyslope High School to ask him a few questions about his college recruiting experience. Williams recently made a commitment to Mesa CC to further his baseball career. Williams has been to a couple different PBR events throughout the year and seemed to progress more and more over the course of the season. He's one of the more versatile players in the state and can do a number of different things for you defensively. We have even seen him throw on the mound with both arms in the past. In HS, he sticks more to shortstop as he has above average athleticism but can also do some catching where his athleticism shows even more. Offensively, he has improved each time out as a switch-hitter with some pop from both sides. In our most recent, showcase he logged a 100mph exit velocity via Trackman. It's going to be interesting to see how Williams progresses over the next couple years.
Marshall Williams
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: C
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High School: SunnyslopeState: AZ
- Summer Team: Wildfire
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Height: 5-9Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/L
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(10/18/20)
PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Williams: I committed to Mesa CC for the opportunity to compete for an INF position.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Williams: I would like for those schools to remain anonymous. The other programs I considered have outstanding programs and culture; every coaching staff was welcoming and engaging to my family and I.
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Williams: Senior Classic; we built a rapport shortly after.
PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
Williams: Never, I still need improvement in all aspects of life skills. The process continues for finding a fit for my junior year.
PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Williams: A past player sharing his experience that he had playing at MCC.
PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Williams: My family.
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Williams: I expected the process to be different or difficult from what I’ve gathered speaking with previous grad classes, and especially now because of the pandemic.
PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Williams: Gain more physical strength to be able to contribute to team goals.
PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Williams: At a PBR showcase when I hit 100mph exit velo.
PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Williams: Eric Sims is the best player I’ve had the opportunity to compete against.
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Scouting Report
5-foot-9 170-pounds, large, lean build, some defined strength throughout frame, durable lower half. Switch hitter, versatile player that worked out at C and in the MINF. Similar set up from both sides of the plate. Starting in a relaxed base, using a small leg kick trigger. Shows good hand speed from both sides of the plate. Significant more bat speed from the left-handed side. Gets on plane from both sides with quick time to contact. Shows some feel for the barrel with a gap to gap approach. Hard contact at 92mph exit velocity. Above average athlete behind the plate, running a 7.20 60-yard dash. Would be surprised if he caught more in his future, athleticism plays well behind the plate. Shows above average flexibility and mobility. Quick transfer & release with natural arm strength at 79mph, 1.98-2.01 pop times. Shows quick feet with athletic foot work & twitchy hands in the infield. Quick arm with 81mph arm strength.
5-foot-9 170-pounds, compact build, present strength especially in the lower half, some durability to build off, showed some athleticism running a 7.28 60-yard dash. Switch Hitter with some raw actions. Worked out at SS/C/P, ambidextrous on the mound. Hard for a player to be more versatile than that. Hits from a relaxed squared base from both sides, using a leg kick trigger. Mid/pull approach from LH side with natural loft. LD pull approach from RH side. Solid pop from both sides of the plate, 85mph exit velocity. Showed some quickness and flexibility behind the plate. Some extra movement when receiving. Consistent arm up the middle & behind the plate, turning in consistent pop times around 2.0. 81mph arm strength across the diamond. On the mound, his RH side is more natural. LH side is softer but smooth. FB worked 76-78mph from RH with a decent knuckleball. Development should be followed.